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161-009 Knowledge, Truth and Relativism | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-212/312. Students who have completed 161-212/312 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is offered in alternate years with 161-010 Scepticism and Reason. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Bruce Langtry |
Prerequisites | A first year single-semester philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt second/third year subjects, should consult the head of department. |
Semester | Not Offered (view timetable) |
Subject Description | This subject examines the philosophical thesis that there is no absolute truth or knowledge: truth and knowledge are always relative to some specific intellectual tradition, or community, or individual outlook. There will be discussion of major authors who have influenced relativist thinking, such as Thomas Kuhn, Paul Feyerabend and Richard Rorty. |
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