Knowledge, Truth and Power

3 credits

This course considers some of the complex relationships between knowledge, truth, power and society. Some questions that will be discussed include: Are knowledge and truth relative to a culture or society? How do unequal distributions of power serve to validate certain understandings of the world while marginalizing others? **Permission of the Department Head is required to register.** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of PHIL 470AL or PHIL 370AL.*