HON 301 - In Search of Meaning

3 Credits

Students will consider the nature of knowledge, interpretation, belief, and meaning. They will consider questions such as: Is knowledge discovered or constructed: How do we know what we know? Why do we believe what we believe? How are knowledge and belief related? How do they differ? How do we give meaning or significance to the things in our lives? Students will learn to apply concepts related to knowledge, belief, and meaning to their everyday lives.
Prerequisite: HON 300 or permission of Honors Program Director.
When Offered: Spring

Catalog Year: 2008-2009