PHIL2100 Origins of Analytical Philosophy
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Philosophy |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
In this course, we shall look at the rise of analytic philosophy, in correct historical sequence, beginning with Frege's distinction between sense and reference, Russell's theory of descriptions, the development of Logical Atomism, Ayer's Logical Positivism and finally Quine's extreme empiricism. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Two 1,500 word essays. |
| Workload | This course is required for Philosophy Honours. : 20 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Requisite Statement |
Two courses in Philosophy |
| Incompatibility |
PHIL2096 2nd year Honours Seminar B and PHIL2077 Philosophy 2nd Year Honours Seminar |
| Majors/Specialisations | Philosophy |
| Academic Contact | Dr Jason Grossman |
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