Knowledge, Rationality and Understanding Cluster

Knowledge, rationality and understanding are at once the chief goals of the academic enterprise and the subject of much current academic discussion. This study of their natures and the methods of achieving them have both theoretical interest and a practical benefit. Logic, science and certain mathematical disciplines aim to discover rational methods of achieving knowledge and understanding. Assessments of these methods call upon the disciplines of epistemology, psychology and philosophy of science.

Cluster Coordinator: David Weber
Office: NH M435
Phone: 503-725-3518
E-mail: dweber@pdx.edu

Sophomore Inquiry: Knowledge, Rationality and Understanding

An introduction to the cluster Knowledge, Rationality and Understanding, the course deals briefly with the nature of these, with the techniques of achieving them and with general criticisms of the techniques. Its main aim is to promote the kind of critical inquiry that has been so successful in advancing modern science, both physical and social.

This SINQ leads to the Knowledge, Rationality and Understanding Cluster.

Approved Cluster Courses: Academic Year 08-09