136-566 Scepticism, Fallibilism and Relativism

Formerly available as 136-449 and 136-068 and 136-466. Students who have completed 136-449 or 136-068 or 136-466 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Usually admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours, or a postgraduate coursework program.

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

Written work totalling 5000 words consisting of several weekly mini-papers totalling 1500 words, a one-hour class presentation of 1000 words and a 2500-word research paper (due at the end of semester).