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PHI9KC Knowledge and Reality

A paradox is an argument with plausible premises, seemingly valid inferences but an implausible conclusion. Paradoxes have played an important role in the history of philosophy and are also the subject of lively current debate. In this course, we will discuss a selection of key paradoxes regarding knowledge, truth, reasoning and reality.

 

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TBA

 

Availability:	Honours semester 5/7, BA in Philosophy or the General degree
Prerequisite:	PHI9CA or PHI9CB
Assessment:	Coursework (one required essay) 50%; examination (3 questions in 3 hours) 50%. Students may choose to submit a second essay to improve their coursework grade.
Teaching Pattern:	Each week there will be two one-hour lectures and one one-hour seminar
Regulation:	For the purposes of the University’s attendance regulation 14, lectures and seminars are prescribed classes. The rationale for prescribing these classes may be found in the Philosophy Student Handbook, section F. This section also contains regulations relating to the submission of essays, and other matters.

 

If you would like to know more about this module please contact Colin Johnston or Philip Ebert.