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180170 VO Introduction to Epistemology (2023S)
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Details
Language: German
Examination dates
- Monday 26.06.2023 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Friday 06.10.2023 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 29.01.2024 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- Monday 04.03.2024 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
The first exam will be on Monday, June 26th, 2023; 1:15pm until 2:45pm.
- Monday 06.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 20.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 27.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 17.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 24.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 08.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 15.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 22.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 05.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 12.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
- Monday 19.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course gives a general introduction to epistemology, in German.
Assessment and permitted materials
The exam will be in person.
I will pose four general questions, of which you must answer two.Standard of evaluation: the clear reproduction of lecture material is important, as is independence of evaluations.o Quality of form: correct language use (including punctuation!); good structure and logically convincing presentation of arguments; conceptual precision and competent use of technial terms.Quality of content: independent presentation of contents (one exact replication of materials from PowerPoints and audiotapes); good selection of contents based on their relevance in relation to the question posed (avoid off-topics remarks!); ability to independently connect contents; ability to detect (new) connections between contents.
I will pose four general questions, of which you must answer two.Standard of evaluation: the clear reproduction of lecture material is important, as is independence of evaluations.o Quality of form: correct language use (including punctuation!); good structure and logically convincing presentation of arguments; conceptual precision and competent use of technial terms.Quality of content: independent presentation of contents (one exact replication of materials from PowerPoints and audiotapes); good selection of contents based on their relevance in relation to the question posed (avoid off-topics remarks!); ability to independently connect contents; ability to detect (new) connections between contents.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimal expectations: the exam answer shows that you are able to identify the general theme and some essential points of the relevant positions.The clearer and the more comprehensive the answer, the better the mark.It is particularly important that you have understood the strengths and weaknesses of the positions under discussion.The standard of evaluation is the general marking scheme.Minimally accepted level: You must reach at least 40 of 100 possible points.1: 85-100 points
2: 70-84 points
3: 55-69 points
4: 40-54 points
5: 0-39 points
2: 70-84 points
3: 55-69 points
4: 40-54 points
5: 0-39 points
Examination topics
Lecture material and the literature listed.
Reading list
R. Audi, Epistemology: A Contemporary Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge, Routledge, 1998.
M. Blaauw and D. Pritchard, Epistemology A-Z, Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2005.
T. Grundmann, Analytische Einführung in die Erkenntnistheorie, Berlin: de Gruyter, 2008.
D. Pritchard, What is this thing called "knowledge"? London: Routledge, 2006.
D. Pritchard, Knowledge, Basingstoke: Palmgrave MacMillan, 2009.
M. Williams, Problems of Knowledge: A Critical Introduction to Epistemology, Oxford, 2001.The central texts by Gettier, Grundmann, Descartes, Moore, Wittgenstein, Nozick, DeRose, Williams, Chisholm, Sellars, BonJour, Goldman, Greco and Turri, Feldman, Fogelin, Hazlett, Kusch, Boghossian, Barnes and Bloor, Sankey, Craig, Kusch und McKenna, Lackey, Adler, Fricker, are on Moodle:
https://moodle.univie.ac.at/course/view.php?id=378694
M. Blaauw and D. Pritchard, Epistemology A-Z, Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2005.
T. Grundmann, Analytische Einführung in die Erkenntnistheorie, Berlin: de Gruyter, 2008.
D. Pritchard, What is this thing called "knowledge"? London: Routledge, 2006.
D. Pritchard, Knowledge, Basingstoke: Palmgrave MacMillan, 2009.
M. Williams, Problems of Knowledge: A Critical Introduction to Epistemology, Oxford, 2001.The central texts by Gettier, Grundmann, Descartes, Moore, Wittgenstein, Nozick, DeRose, Williams, Chisholm, Sellars, BonJour, Goldman, Greco and Turri, Feldman, Fogelin, Hazlett, Kusch, Boghossian, Barnes and Bloor, Sankey, Craig, Kusch und McKenna, Lackey, Adler, Fricker, are on Moodle:
https://moodle.univie.ac.at/course/view.php?id=378694
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