Knowledge & Perception - PHI00008C
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2023-24 |
Module aims
To introduce some fundamental issues in epistemology.
Module learning outcomes
Explain and critically assess some accounts of the nature of knowledge Explain and critically assess some accounts of ways of acquiring knowledge Develop core philosophical skills, including the ability to define key terminology, accurately describe philosophical positions, evaluate philosophical arguments.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback on formative essays will be returned by Week 9 Semester 1
Feedback for the summative essay will be returned within current guidelines for turnaround.
Indicative reading
J Dancy, An Introduction to Contemporary Epistemology (Blackwell, 1985).
D Pritchard, What is this Thing Called Knowledge? (Routledge 2009)
Steup and Sosa, Contemporary Debates in Epistemology (Blackwell, 2004).