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Topics in Epistemology

Key information

  • Module code:

    6AANA098

  • Level:

    6

  • Semester:

      Autumn

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

We will study a range of epistemic issues that emerge in politics and political philosophy. Potential topics include democracy vs. epistocracy, deliberation, epistemic diversity, polarization, and the wisdom of crowds. 

Assessment details

Summative assessment: 1 x 3,000 Word Essay (100%)

Formative assessment: 1 x 2,500 word essay

Educational aims & objectives

The module aims to promote an advanced critical perspective on some central topics at the intersection of epistemology and political philosophy, such as the rational status of polarization and the roles of diversity and expertise in deliberation and social decision-making.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate intellectual, transferable and practicable skills appropriate to a Level 6 module, and, in particular, will be able to demonstrate an advanced ability to:

  • analyse texts and arguments
  • summarize and present arguments
  • research, plan and present essays to specified deadlines

Teaching pattern

One one-hour weekly lecture and one one-hour weekly seminar over ten weeks.

Subject areas

Department

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