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PHIL 358 - Seminar: Philosophy of Perception


Next Offered: 2014-2015
Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: 4HU

An examination of central philosophical problems concerning our cognition of the world by way of the senses. Topics include: the distinction between appearance and reality, knowledge of the external world and of one’s own body, the nature and existence of secondary qualities such as colors and flavors, and the distinction between sensation and perception. The focus will be on recent literature, though some historical readings will be included.
Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: T. Ganson
Prerequisites & Notes
6 hours of Philosophy.


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