Critique Texts About Epistemology

Lesson 3: Epistemology

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that deals with knowledge. In this lesson we discuss the various attempts to define knowledge and consider the case for skepticism, the view that knowledge is ultimately impossible.

This lesson introduces epistemology by exploring the definition of knowledge and the challenge of skepticism.

Lesson 4 Learning Outcomes

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Read, analyze, and critique texts about epistemology.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, major arguments, problems, and terminology in the philosophy by identifying the origins, historical developments, key figures, and general emphases of epistemology.
3. Present logically persuasive arguments.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in evaluation and application of philosophical concepts to various aspects of life by

• evaluating the merits and demerits of the philosophical approaches of key figures in the history of epistemology;
• applying each of these philosophical approaches to particular problems.

Lesson 4 Checklist

Open the folder on the definition of knowledge, then:

• view the video about the different kinds of knowledge
• view the video about the Gettier problem