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PHIL385
The Later Philosophy of Wittgenstein
PHIL385 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 12 | 2 | Times: .T..... 1:10PM-3:50PM; | 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 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
The later writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein are obscure and
fascinating. His philosophy has generated conversion of an
almost religious order. The converted find Wittgenstein to
have overturned traditional philosophy, if not philosophy
altogether. Yet no Wittgensteinian has provided an argument
that is both clear and compelling for this claim. It is not
surprising, then, that Wittgensteinianism is considered
esoteric and exclusive.
This seminar will investigate the sense in which
Wittgenstein's later work constitutes a criticism of
traditional philosophy. By examining a range of themes in
PHILOSOPHICAL INVESTIGATIONS--criteria, grammar, meaning,
understanding, rules, privacy, and ordinary language--we
will assess the temptation to discover in Wittgenstein's
texts an esoteric doctrine.
MAJOR READINGS
Ludwig Wittgenstein, PHILOSOPHICAL
INVESTIGATIONS, and some contemporary writings about
Wittgenstein.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
One seminar paper (15-20 pp.),
Two in-class presentations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless preregisterd
students attend the first class meeting or communicate
directly with the instructor prior to the fist class, they
will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must
still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
In addition to the stated prerequisites it is suggested that
the student have taken PHIL230.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL
Prerequisites:
PHIL202 and PHIL233 and PHIL200
- Section 01
- Shieh, S
- Times: .T..... 1:10PM- 3:50PM;
- 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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