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Academic Year 2000/2001


Philosophy of Language
PHIL 233 FA

Clusters:
Linguistics

This course is a study of recent attempts by philosophers to explain the nature of language and its use in speech and thought. Philosophers studied normally include Frege, Russell, Austin, Strawson, Searle, Donnellan, Kripke and Putnam.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected articles and chapters by philosophers named in course description.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To be determined.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The level of this course is fairly advanced and so previous exposure to basic modes of philosophical arguments and to the elements of logic is necessary. Only under exceptional circumstances will students who do not have the prerequisites be allowed to take the course. In any event a student must seek the permission of the instructor to enroll. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (PHIL202 AND PHIL200) OR (PHIL230 AND PHIL200) OR (PHIL201 AND PHIL200) OR (PHIL243 AND PHIL200) OR (PHIL107 AND PHIL200) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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