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PHIL2016 Philosophy of Language

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Philosophy
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Philosophy
Offered in Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

In this course, we will cover some of the main themes in the philosophy of language. We shall look at the topics of sense and reference, definite descriptions, proper names, metaphor, and belief. We shall examine the views of leading philosophers of language of the past 100 years (Frege, Quine, Kripke and Davidson).

Indicative Assessment

Two 1500 word essays

Workload 20 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials
Areas of Interest Philosophy
Requisite Statement

Two courses in Philosophy or Linguistics or with the permission of the Coordinator.

Incompatibility

PHIL3056: Philosophy of Language

Preliminary Reading

Lycan, W. Philosophy of Language (Routledge)

Majors/Specialisations Philosophy
Programs Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts)
Academic Contact Dr Brian Garrett

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