Admission requirements
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Description
Philosophers in the past have defended a view on judgement, opinion and belief that suited their ideas in practical philosophy. John Locke used his definition of belief to give a defence of religious toleration, and John Stuart Mill used his definition of opinion in his argument for liberty.
The course starts with reading classical passages from Descartes, Locke, Hume and Mill. The second part of the course will take the topic to modern philosophy, and an author like Jonathan Cohen will be read. The aim of the course is to develop an account of judgement and opinion that suits a democractic society.
Course objectives
Course objectives will be posted on Blackboard by the start of the course.
Timetable
See Collegeroosters Wijsbegeerte 2012-2013, MA Philosophy.
See Timetables Philosophy 2012-2013, MA Philosophy.
Mode of instruction
- Seminars
Assessment method
Paper
Presentation during course
Blackboard
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Reading list
The reading list will be made available on Blackboard at the start of the course.
Registration
Please register for this course on uSis.
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Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
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Contact information
Remarks
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