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Course Description
This course is an introduction to the problems and methods of contemporary epistemology. It explores central questions such as "What is it to know something?" and "What is it about some beliefs that make them more highly justified than others?" We will begin the Classical Definition of Knowledge, Gettier's Challenge, and responses to it. Then, we will examine various theories of justification in light of the “regress problem.” Finally, we will discuss several sources of knowledge (perception, reason, memory, testimony, and introspection).
Required Texts
Bernecker & Dretske, Knowledge (required)
Other readings as assigned.
Schedule of Topics and Readings
Web Resources
Groovy video introduction to "Epistemology" (Rocketboom video)
EpistemeLinks (General Philosophy Links)
Epistemology (IEP)
Epistemology (SEP)
The Epistemology Page (DeRose)
Epistemology
DeRose, K. (2005). "What is epistemology?"
Truncellito, D.A. (2007) "Epistemology" (IEP)
Chisholm, R.M. "The Problem of the Criterion,"
Epistemic Circularity (IEP)
Plato's Meno, 97a-98b
Plato's Theatetus, 200d-210c
"Analytic Epistemology" From The Examined Life (Video)
Dretske, F. (2013) "Gettier and justified true belief: fifty years on" (TPM)
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