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Academic Year 2002/2003
Philosophy of Language
PHIL 233 FA
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)
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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