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 136-068 Scepticism, Fallibilism and Relativism

Note

Formerly available as 136-449. Students who have completed 136-449 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Neil Thomason

Prerequisites

Usually admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in HPS, Fourth Year Honours in HPS or a postgraduate coursework program.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 2-hour seminar per week

Subject Description

This subject involves an examination of foundational issues in the epistemology of science. Students who complete this subject should have a critical understanding of advanced topics in the theory of scientific knowledge; and be familiar with the current literature on epistemological relativism.

Assessment

Written work totalling 5000 words.

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