Advanced Studies in Epistemology

lfilo2170  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Advanced Studies in Epistemology
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2020-2021
Teacher(s)
Counet Jean-Michel;
Language
French
Main themes
The course will first present a general framework that posits a connection between "revising belief" and learning. Then, each year, the course will concentrate on a particular theme for epistemological analysis. Inter-disciplinary breadth will be a criterion for the selection of this theme.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to : 
- Identify beliefs that underlie rational construction ;
- Construct contradicting arguments intended to question these beliefs;
- Draw the likely consequences of such a change in beliefs, with regard to the organization of rational procedures.
 
Content
Bibliography
Voir site moodle du cours
. Ryle G., The Concept of Mind
. Sartre, L'être et le néant ; Situations I
. Searle J. R., The Mystery of Consciousness
. Voltaire, Dictionnaire philosophique
Faculty or entity
EFIL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Certificat universitaire en philosophie (approfondissement)

Master [120] in Ethics

Master [60] in Philosophy

Master [120] in Philosophy