Theory of Knowledge (Online)
offered by Oxford University

Public University
1 Campus
Estd. 1096

Theory of Knowledge (Online)
at
Oxford University
Overview

Introduce to the main themes in the theory of knowledge, such as the problem of scepticism, the various debates regarding how best to understand what knowledge is

Duration	10 weeks
Total fee	₹26,000
Mode of learning	Online
Course Level	UG Certificate

Theory of Knowledge (Online)
at
Oxford University
Highlights

Earn a certificate of completion from Oxford university
Group discussions of particular issues

Theory of Knowledge (Online)
at
Oxford University
Course details

What are the course deliverables?

Introduce students to philosophy, and to the critical skills that are involved in doing philosophy
Guide students through the central topics in the theory of knowledge
Enable students to gain a thorough grounding in the key debates in this central area of philosophy

More about this course

In this online course you will cover the key issues in epistemology while also learning to think for yourself and develop your own answers to the core questions in this area
Students will cover the key questions in the theory of knowledge, such as: - What is knowledge? - Why is knowledge valuable to us? - What are the sources of knowledge? - Do we really have any knowledge?
In examining these questions students will also learn to think for themselves in a clear and critical fashion - that is, they will learn to think philosophically

Theory of Knowledge (Online)
at
Oxford University
Curriculum

The Value of Knowledge

What is Knowledge?

Agrippa's Trilemma

Rationality and Justification

Epistemic Virtue

The Sources of Knowledge I: Perception

The Sources of Knowledge II: Testimony and Memory

The Sources of Knowledge III: Deduction and Induction

Radical Scepticism

Truth and Objectivity

Theory of Knowledge (Online)
at
Oxford University
Faculty details

Dr Hossein Dabbagh

Hossein is a Philosophy tutor at Oxford University’s Department for Continuing Education and Cambridge University’s Institute of Continuing Education. He completed his PhD in moral philosophy at the University of Reading and Oxford.

Theory of Knowledge (Online)
at
Oxford University
Entry Requirements

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Prerequisite: Familiar with using a computer for purposes such as sending email and searching the Internet

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Yes
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