Fall Quarter
| Dept | Course No and Title | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| PHILOS (F23) | 205A SET THEORY | MEADOWS, T. |
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| PHILOS (F23) | 215 ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY | HEIS, J. |
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| PHILOS (F23) | 221 RATIONAL, DELUSIONAL AND RELIGIOUS HINGES | COLIVA, A. |
The course will start with a focus on Wittgenstein's On Certainty and some prominent versions of hinge epistemology. It will then explore their bearing onto the epistemology of religion, the philosophy of psychiatry and conspiracy theories. In more detail: we will consider the complex relationship between Wittgenstein's On Certainty and Cardinal Newman's The Grammar of Assent, as well as some recent developments of Wittgenstein's position in terms of quasi-fideism. We will then move on to consider whether a distinction between rational and irrational hinges can be drawn and put at the service of understanding delusional experiences. Finally, we will look at the possibility of extending the scope of such a distinction to account for conspiracy theories. Same as LPS 221. | ||
| PHILOS (F23) | 230 BLAMELESS WRONGS | HELMREICH, J. |
| Studies in selected areas of ethics. Topics addressed vary each quarter. Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary. | ||
| PHILOS (F23) | 240 VITAMINS | STANFORD, P. |
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| PHILOS (F23) | 241 GEOMETRY&SPACETIME | MANCHAK, J. |
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| PHILOS (F23) | 243 STRUCTURES AND STEREOTYPES | RITCHIE, K. |
| Structures and Stereotypes Representing and understanding the world requires us to think structurally. We impute causal structure when making sense of the natural world. We take social conventions, laws, and other normative forces to support generalizations and explanations. In this course we will consider questions regarding the nature of structural reasoning and the role it bears on stereotyping. We’ll consider how unified causal and social structural thinking are, how factors relating to language and context affect the sort of structure we impute, and how these could inform strategies for change. Readings will include theoretical and empirical work from cognitive science, linguistics, philosophy, and psychology. Same as LPS 243. | ||
| PHILOS (F23) | 244 SOCIAL DYNAMICS | SKYRMS, B. |
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| PHILOS (F23) | 244 PPE PROSEMINAR | BARRETT, J. |
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| PHILOS (F23) | 245 CONCEPTUAL CHANGE | KOSLOW, A. |
| Studies in selected areas of philosophy of language. Topics addressed vary each quarter. Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary. Same as LPS 245. | ||