PHIL289 - Philosophy of Language

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Philosophy of Language
PHIL 289 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 names in course description.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To be determined.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The level of this course is fairly advanced so previous exposure to basic methods of philosophical arguments and to the elements of logic is necssary. Only under exceptional circumstances will students who do not have the prerequisites be allowed to take the course.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: PHIL202 OR PHIL231

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Shieh,Sanford

Times: ...W... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: FISK115

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 6 Jr. major: 6

SR. non-major: 3 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 2 FR: 0

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004