PHIL 375 - Philosophy of Language

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SUNY College at Geneseo

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An examination of contemporary and recent views concerning the nature of language and the ways in which language is conceived as bearing on philosophical problems. Topics covered include theories of reference and meaning, truth, analyticity, opacity, proper names, definite descriptions, demonstratives, the possibility of translation, semantic representation, the nature of propositions. Prerequisites: PHIL 111 and one other course in philosophy. Credits: 3(3-0) Offered every three semesters

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.geneseo.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 245-5211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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