Epistemology Fundamentals: Exploring Skepticism

Have you ever questioned the very foundation of your beliefs, wondering what you can truly know for certain? This course provides a comprehensive introduction to epistemology, the philosophical study of knowledge, equipping you with the critical tools to analyze how we acquire, justify, and challenge what we claim to know. What you'll learn: * Understand the fundamental definitions and core concepts of epistemology. * Analyze the historical and philosophical arguments for radical skepticism. * Evaluate prominent philosophical responses to skeptical challenges. * Distinguish between belief, truth, justification, and knowledge. * Apply principles of epistemic justification to assess the reliability of claims. * Examine the role of evidence, reason, and experience in forming knowledge. The course systematically builds from foundational definitions and essential terminology, progresses through the major skeptical arguments and their counter-arguments, and concludes by exploring practical frameworks for evaluating knowledge claims. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior philosophical background, offering a clear and accessible entry point into the theory of knowledge. Begin your journey into the fascinating world of epistemology and sharpen your critical thinking skills.