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Academic Year 2005/2006
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
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