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Module Title
LM Epistemology (DL)
School
Phil, Theology and Religion
Department
Philosophy
Module Code
09 37651
Module Lead
Darragh Byrne
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module begins with a range of core topics concerning epistemic justification, likely to include some of: foundationalism vs. coherentism, internalism vs. externalism, the analysis of knowledge, scepticism, and a priori knowledge. Later we examine a range of contemporary approaches to topics which are likely to include some of: perceptual knowledge, testimony, memory, introspection, the value of knowledge, virtue epistemology, naturalised epistemology, dogmatism, feminist epistemology, contemporary approaches to scepticism.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a thorough familiarity and understanding of the areas of epistemology covered by the module.
Manifest expertise in the philosophical skills required for productive independent research on these topics, such as the ability to find, interpret and analyse difficult (sometimes technical) texts, the ability to construct rigorous arguments concerning these issues, and the ability to analyse and criticise others arguments.
Communicate results of interpretation, analysis and independent research orally and (observing the appropriate academic conventions) in writing.
Assessment
37651-01 : Option 1: 4000 word essay : Coursework (100%)
37651-02 : Option 2: 2 x 2000 word essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
EITHER one 4000 word essay (100%) OR two 2000 word essays (each 50%)
