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PHIL204

Philosophical Classics IV: Twentieth-Century Analytic Philosophy
PHIL204 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

A study of selected writings by the anti-speculative, logic- and language-oriented thinkers who have shaped 20th-century Anglo-American philosophy--including Peirce, Frege, Moore, Russell, Wittgenstein, Carnap, Quine, Ryle, and Austin.

MAJOR READINGS

Selections by Peirce, Frege, G. E. Moore,
B. Russell, Wittgenstein, Carnap, C. L. Stevenson, Hempel,
Quine, Ryle, Austin, Strawson, and Hare are normally
included.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Probably about 6 to 8 precis on readings, occasional class reports, and one or two papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The prerequisites may be waived in certain cases by permission of instructor. A prior or concurrent course in logic, while not a prerequisite, would be very useful. 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: Discussion Lecture Oral Reports

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL

Prerequisites: PHIL202 or PHIL101

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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