PHIL2016 Philosophy of Language
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Philosophy |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012 |
| 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 | Linguistics and Philosophy |
| Academic Contact | Dr Brian Garrett |
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