PHIL 427 - Social Epistemology

This course examines the social dimensions of knowledge production. Topics may include the dynamics of testimony, trust, and trustworthiness within and among diverse communities of knowers; the social production of ignorance and inaction; and the relational dimensions of cognitive activities, such as perceiving, remembering and judging.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F)

Cross-Listed with PHIL 527

Prerequisite(s) One “PHIL” course (100-499); excluding PHIL 120 and PHIL 130
Class-Level Restriction Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Courses PHIL 527

Updates New Course 2/2017, effective Fall 2017

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