The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to Epistemology
Knowledge in the digital age requires careful evaluation of sources, fact-checking, and critical thinking to separate reliable information from misinformation.
Knowledge in the digital age requires careful evaluation of sources, fact-checking, and critical thinking to separate reliable information from misinformation.
This course introduces students to epistemology, the philosophical study of knowledge, in the context of modern challenges like 'truth decay'. It explores how 2500 years of normative epistemology can be applied to reduce the blurring of facts and opinions in our information-rich world. The course covers key topics in epistemology including the analysis, possibility, structure, kinds, and value of knowledge. Students will reflect on real-world examples of truth decay and consider how epistemological insights can address these issues. Through lectures, readings, and discussions, learners will develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of how we acquire and validate knowledge.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basic concepts and theories in epistemology
Analyze different definitions of knowledge and their implications
Explore skeptical challenges to the possibility of knowledge
Examine various models of the structure of knowledge
Investigate different kinds of knowledge and their characteristics
Evaluate the practical value of epistemological theories
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides an introduction to epistemology, the philosophical study of knowledge, in the context of contemporary challenges like 'truth decay'. Students will explore fundamental questions about the nature, possibility, and value of knowledge. The curriculum covers key topics such as the analysis of knowledge, skepticism, the structure of knowledge, reliabilism, and the practical applications of epistemology. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, quizzes, and discussions, learners will develop critical thinking skills and gain insights into how philosophical theories of knowledge can be applied to real-world issues. The course emphasizes the relevance of epistemology in addressing modern information challenges and encourages students to reflect on their own understanding of knowledge and truth.
The theory of knowledge
Module 1 · 59 Minutes to complete
The analysis of knowledge
Module 2 · 59 Minutes to complete
The possibility of knowledge
Module 3 · 59 Minutes to complete
The structure of knowledge
Module 4 · 59 Minutes to complete
The kinds of knowledge
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
The value of knowledge
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Lecturer in Philosophy at Erasmus University Rotterdam
Tim De Mey, born in 1973, serves as a Lecturer in Philosophy at the Erasmus School of Philosophy and has held guest professorships in various universities including Groningen, Helsinki, Turku, and Ghent. His scholarly work encompasses topics such as abduction, colors, humor, skepticism, scientific discovery, and thought experiments, with a particular emphasis on the significance of imagination and creativity in the acquisition of knowledge, especially within the realm of science. He is notably recognized for his contributions to the Community for Learning and Innovation, which have led to the development of three MOOCs to date, earning him the affectionate nickname "MOOCieMonster."
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