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PHIL233
Philosophy of Language
PHIL233 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 0 | Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:00PM; | Yes | Yes |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999
)
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: Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL
Prerequisites:
PHIL202 and PHIL200 or PHIL230 and PHIL200 or PHIL201 and PHIL200 or PHIL243 and
PHIL200
- Section 01
- Shieh, S
- Times: M.W.... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 0, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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