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About the Course

The introduction of the internet and of social media has drastically changed our information position. We live in a time of ‘truth decay’: the distinction between opinions and facts is blurred, opinions have more impact than facts, and sources of factual information are increasingly distrusted. Since philosophers love truth, they deplore these tendencies. But what can they do about them? In this course, you will be invited to reflect on whether, in what sense and to what extent, 2500 years of normative epistemology, or theory of knowledge, can be put into practice and help to reduce truth decay. You’ll be invited, more specifically, to reflect on - the theory of knowledge, - the analysis of knowledge, - the possibility of knowledge, - the structure of knowledge, - the kinds of knowledge, and - the value of knowledge. Think of a pressing example of truth decay that strikes you and wonder how epistemology may go against it....
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By Carol L M H

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Jan 15, 2024

Although it seemed a difficult course, Dr. De May brought us through each lessons with clarity in his examples, leaving us with a memorable learning experience. Five stars for this course, Dr. De May and his staff.

By Rodolfo L

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Jan 21, 2024

Muy buen curso, su aplicacion en la vida cotdiana es inmediata. Nos ayuda a disminuir las veces que somos engañados o que contribuimos a mal informar.

By Saulo P T

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Jul 20, 2022

Very good!

By ABDELJALIL A L

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Mar 27, 2024

جميل

By Karen C

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Sep 27, 2022

While I ended up with a favorable impression, I'm surprised this is considered a 'beginner' course; it took a lot of grappling, outlining, and outside research to keep the concepts organized in a meaningful way. I was impressed with the instructor's enthusiasm and engagement (and have already signed up for another of his philosophy courses), and I loved whimsical the "For All We Know" vignettes that began most units. As is my habit, I have written a more detailed account of my experience of the course on my personal blog at https://sloopie72.wordpress.com/2022/09/27/epistemology-mooc-what-do-you-know/

By Sadek A K

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Jan 13, 2024

The course appears to be purely designed and executed. It primarily consists of a few pages narrated by an individual in some hall. The accent of the narrator could be challenging for some listeners. This forms the entirety of the course structure. Furthermore, the lack of detailed explanation accompanying the narration makes it boring and significantly challenging to comprehension. For a course on "knowledge", you barely get out of it with any "knowledge".