Epistemology and Contemporary Society (PHIL0181)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: Philosophy
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This is an intermediate-level module designed to introduce students to the burgeoning field of Applied Epistemology. We will use philosophical theories about knowledge, justification and belief-formation to explore pressing societal issues. Topics will vary from year to year, but may include:

When other well-informed people disagree with us, should this make us less confident in our beliefs?
What can epistemology tell us about online 鈥榚cho chambers鈥�?
What, if anything, makes conspiracy theories epistemically worse than official theories?
How should feminism affect the way we think about knowledge and belief?

Background Reading: David Coady (2012) What to Believe Now: Applying Epistemology to Contemporary Issues

Philosophy Area B

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Dr Robert Simpson
Who to contact for more information: philosophy@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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