Subject description
What is the difference between knowledge and opinion? Does knowledge require a special kind of evidence, or a special degree of certainty? What do we do we do when we try to explain something? Is there a difference between explanation and understanding? These are some of the questions you will … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
PHIL220 - Philosophy of Science
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
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Teaching staff
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Engagement hours
Contact hours:3 hrs per week – lecture/tutorial/on-line
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Use basic concepts and ideas relevant to major approaches to theory of knowledge, philosophy of science and social science;
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of central topics in theories of knowledge and practical problems in scientific explanation and justification;
3.
Critically analyse arguments and theories in theory of knowledge, philosophy of science and social science;
4.
Evaluate and produce cogent arguments orally and in writing;
5.
Demonstrate an understanding of alternative viewpoints in discussion with peers.
Assessment details
Digital Project
Written assignment
Quizzes
Textbook information
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