PHL 330 - Philosophy of Language

Institution:

Northland College

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A survey of the major theories in the philosophy of language since the end of the 19th century. Starting with Frege, Russell, and the early Wittgenstein, and moving up through Chomsky and Searle to the present day, we will investigate the nature of language, how meaning and language are connected, how language "hooks onto" the world, and at the demarcation of sense and nonsense. Also considered will be related fields (e.g. Cognitive Science and Computer Language Development), which rely heavily upon the philosophy of language. Liberal Education: Philosophy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northland.edu

Phone Number:

(715) 682-1699

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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