Course Offerings: Fall 2008

PHILOSOPHY 311: PROBLEMS OF KNOWLEDGE

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
SECTION 1, 2:00 - 2:50 P.M.

PROFESSOR GEOFFREY PYNN

REQUIRED TEXT
Bernecker & Dretske, Knowledge: Readings in Contemporary Epistemology

COURSE CONTENT
An introduction to epistemology. Topics include skepticism, the nature of knowledge, the problem of the external world, and the rationality of religious belief.

COURSE FORMAT
Three in-class exams, one 6-8 page paper due at the end of the semester. Active participation required.