Knowledge, Opinion, and Truth

3-0-9 units. HASS-H · Undergraduate

Seminar subject in political philosophy. Examines what it means for something to be true, how the truth is connected to what we mean by knowledge, and the difference between knowledge and opinion. Students engage in a close reading and discussion of Plato's three epistemological works. Taught as guided discussions of texts and student papers. Preference to students in Concourse.