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PHIL 527 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.

Often cross-listed with PHIL 427W 

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation once every two years (in-person/hybrid, occasionally online)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - PHIL 427W, PHIL 427 
Course History -
Cross-listed and equivalent courses updated 12/2019; change to course rotation 3/2019, effective Fall 2019; New Course 2/2017, effective Fall 2017


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