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What is Knowledge?: An Introduction To Epistemology
Explore different theories of knowledge and look at the world from alternate perspectives and schools of thought. The meaning of epistemology in today's world will also be considered.
This course is designed for philosophy students or anyone interested in the theory of knowledge and critical thinking. During this course, students will delve into different theories of knowledge, exploring theses and developing opinions on different perspectives. This course will have a strong focus on important philosophers through history and their ideas. Can knowledge be justified? How do we attain knowledge? This programme will explore these questions and many more, ending with a contemporary perspective. What does epistemology mean in today's world? During this lesson series, students will learn how to think critically, use specialist vocabulary and make convincing arguments. Free debate and discussion is strongly encouraged on this course, with students consistently invited to share their thoughts and opinions.
Course Content
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
The Different Kinds of Knowledge: A Priori, A Posteriori and Other Epistemology Terms
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Justified True Belief
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Knowledge From Perception: Direct Realism
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Knowledge From Perception: Indirect Realism, Locke and Russell
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Knowledge From Perception: Idealism and Berkeley
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Knowledge From Reason: Intuition, Deduction and Descartes
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Knowledge From Reason: Innate Knowledge and Plato
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Contemporary Epistemology: Postmodernism, the Internet and Fake News
60 minutes
Key Skills
Critical Thinking
Specialist Vocabulary
Logic
Debating
Educator
Alexandra F
English & Maths Educator
Alexandra has a range of experience working with students with special educational needs and teaching English as a foreign language. She always creates an encouraging working environment and promotes creativity in every lesson.