PHIL 403 - Philosophy of Language

Institution:

Western Washington University

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Description:

Prereq: Phil 202. An examination of the nature of language through the study of such topics as truth, reference, meaning, use, convention, language's differences from other forms of communication and representation, and language's relations to thought and reality. The relevance of theories on these topics to selected philosophical issues also will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwu.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 650-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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