PHIL 3305

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PHIL 3305
Math for Philosophy

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

This course introduces the mathematical methods used in many areas of contemporary philosophy without any assumed mathematical background. It will also cover some of the basic applications of these methods in a range of subfields within philosophy. The course consists of six units: 1. Basic Set theory; 2. Relations (applications in metaphysics); 3. Semantics (applications in metaphysics and epistemology); 4. Probabilities (applications in epistemology and philosophy of science); 5. Decision Theory (applications in ethics); 5. Game Theory (applications in philosophy of language and social philosophy). Other units and applications may be included depending on time and interest.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2018FA

Distribution Category (SMR-AS)

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHIL 6305

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19583 PHIL 3305   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Starr, W

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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