PHIL 236 - Philosophy of Language

Institution:

Simmons University

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Description:

Preq.: One course in philosophy or consent of the instructor. Examines the nature of language and its relation to meaning, reference, truth, and power. Provides a survey of philosophical reflections on language from various historical periods and different traditions, including classics in twentieth-century analytic philosophy as well as recent multicultural and feminist perspectives. Torres Gregory.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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