Philosophy 34 - Philosophy of Language

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Dartmouth College

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09S, 09F: 12 The study of language is one of the defining features of contemporary philosophy. This course examines classic issues and ideas in the philosophy of language as they are articulated across the twentieth century. We shall investigate the nature of language, relationships between language and thought, and the application of theories of language to philosophical problems. The focus will be on theories of reference and meaning as they are developed by philosophers such as Frege, Russell, Quine, Kripke, Wittgenstein, and Grice. Specific topics may include fiction, counterfactual conditionals, past-tense statements, indexicals, truth, and vagueness. Prerequisite: Philosophy 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, or 9, or permission of the instructor. Dist: TMV. Thomas.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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