PHL 3420 - Theories of Truth

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Theories of the nature of truth. Does truth exist? Is truth entirely a matter of perspective? Is the truth of a belief resemblance to reality? Are all true beliefs useful? Is truth always a good quality? Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the general education requirement in the Western civilization knowledge exploration area.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 1100 (D), PHL 1300 (D), or PHL 1310 (D), or permission of instructor.