Part of our learning process relies on learning to recognize, understand, and use common philosophical terms. As you read and during class I recommend your notes identify and define the following key terms:

1) Epistemology

2) Minds

3) Direct Knowledge

4) Problem of Other Minds

5) Mild and Harmless Skepticism

6) Much More Radical Skepticism

7) Most Radical Skepticism

8) Other Side of the Problem of Other Minds

While we'll learn that brief, dictionary definitions provide insufficient accounts of these terms, it is helpful to begin by learning these definitions and then learning how to elaborate upon them.

Our week is likely to include additional philosophical terms. Whenever you read or hear and philosophical term, I recommend you identify and define it. For our learning process relies on learning to recognize, understand, and use common philosophical terms.

If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask.