PHIL 234 - Philosophy of Language

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Bates College

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Description:

This course is an advanced introduction to contemporary issues in the philosophy of language. Students investigate the natures of reference, meaning, and truth while reading the work of Frege, Wittgenstein, Russell, Kripke, Lewis, Putnam, and others. They address questions such as: What is it for a sign or a bit of language to be meaningful What is it for words to represent or identify something What is it for a statement to be truthful What is a language, and what is it to know a language How can you believe that Superman flies while believing that Clark Kent doesn't Prerequisite(s): one course in philosophy. Recommended background: Philosophy 195. Enrollment limited to 30. M. Okrent.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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