180016 VO Introduction to Epistemology (2023W)
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Language: German
Examination dates
Friday
26.01.2024
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
01.03.2024
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
Monday
08.04.2024
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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Friday
07.06.2024
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
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Friday
13.10.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
20.10.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
27.10.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
03.11.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
10.11.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
17.11.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
24.11.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
01.12.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
15.12.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
12.01.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Friday
19.01.
15:00 - 16:30
Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
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Aims, contents and method of the course
In this lecture, the basic concepts, problems and positions of epistemology are introduced. The overview of the wide range of topics reflects the long tradition of epistemological considerations in the history of philosophy. The lecture is primarily intended as a systematic introduction to epistemology. References to historical persons and positions are made with regard to their systematic importance.Method of the course: in the lectures, in addition to the primary frontal presentations, there is also the opportunity for questions and discussion. There are also texts that can be read to accompany the lecture.
Assessment and permitted materials
Written exam on the topics covered during the course (closed-book).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Participation in this course is intended to familiarize students with the central themes, basic concepts, problems and positions of epistemology. Students should be able to explain and critically assess them.Assessment scale for the written exam (100 points in total, 60 points are required for a positive assessment of the course, max. 10 bonus points can be acquired by contributions on Moodle):
1 (very good) 100-91
2 (good) 90-81
3 (satisfactory) 80-71
4 (sufficient) 70-61
5 (insufficient) 60-0
1 (very good) 100-91
2 (good) 90-81
3 (satisfactory) 80-71
4 (sufficient) 70-61
5 (insufficient) 60-0
Examination topics
What is and what is epistemology about?; what does 'knowledge' mean?; what can we know?; skepticism; theories and criteria of truth; justification theories; Gettier problem; sources of knowledge; empiricism, rationalism; a priori, a posteriori; externalism; naturalized epistemology; epistemic values and norms; formal epistemology; evolutionary epistemology; social epistemology; disagreements
Reading list
Some recommended literature (not mandatory, and the lecture will not follow any of them directly):- T. Grundmann, Thomas (2017) Analytische Einführung in die Erkenntnistheorie, 2. überarbeitete Auflage, De Gruyter. Online access via u:search
- G. Schurz (2021) Erkenntnistheorie: Eine Einführung, Metzler. Online access via u:search
- M. Blaauw & D. Pritchard (2005) Epistemology A–Z, De Gruyter. Online access via u:search
- M. Steup & R. Neta, "Epistemology", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2020 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2020/entries/epistemology
- Additional articles and texts will be announced in the lecture and on Moodle
- G. Schurz (2021) Erkenntnistheorie: Eine Einführung, Metzler. Online access via u:search
- M. Blaauw & D. Pritchard (2005) Epistemology A–Z, De Gruyter. Online access via u:search
- M. Steup & R. Neta, "Epistemology", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2020 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2020/entries/epistemology
- Additional articles and texts will be announced in the lecture and on Moodle
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