Knowledge & Perception - PHI00008C
Module summary
In this module you will explore a number of puzzles and problems about knowing and perceiving. Topics may include: What is knowledge? Do we know anything? Is knowledge valuable? What is an intellectual virtue? What is sensory perception? How do we acquire knowledge from other people? How should we rectify epistemic injustice?
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2025-26 |
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
All formative and summative feedback will be returned in accordance with University and Departmental policy.
Indicative reading
Crane, Tim and Craig French, "The Problem of Perception", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2021 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2021/entries/perception-problem/.
Ichikawa, Jonathan Jenkins and Matthias Steup, "The Analysis of Knowledge", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2024 Edition), Edward N. Zalta & Uri Nodelman (eds.), https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2024/entries/knowledge-analysis/.