A study of one or more problems, such as universals, time, freedom, causation, happiness and necessary truth. Attention mainly to recent papers and books. Prerequisite: two courses in philosophy or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Two courses in philosophy or permission of instructor | 1 course |
Spring Semester information
Jeremy Anderson469A: Phil Problems: Philosophy of Law
Fall Semester information
Richard Cameron469A: Philosophical Problems: Epistemology
What is knowledge? Is it possible for humans to get it? If so, how? What is it for a belief to be justified? What is the relationship between knowledge and justification? In this course, we examine some of the main analyses of knowledge and some of the main criteria of justification and other related questions. Readings will include classic and contemporary sources. Prerequisite: two courses in philosophy or permission of instructor.
Erik Wielenberg
469B: Philosophical Problems: Philosophy of Religion
An examination of philosophical issues related to religious belief. Typical topics include various puzzles relating to the divine attributes, arguments for and against God's existence and the contemporary debate between theism and naturalism. Prerequisite: two courses in philosophy or permission of instructor.