PHIL 470 - Wittgenstein

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University of Massachusetts-Boston

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3 Credits Perhaps more than any other 20th Century philosopher, Wittgenstein has become a legendary figure in the "linguistic turn" of 20th Century philosohy. This course briefly covers Wittgenstein's early period, influenced by Frege and Russell, in the Tractatus on universal logical form, the picture theory of language and the doctrine on showing vs. saying. Chief emphasis is put on his later work, in the Philosophical Investigations. Topics examined include language garnes, forms of life, essentialism, the concept of a rule, the model of a private language and a critique of hte self in Western philosophy. Course explores Wittgenstein's influence on 20th Century philosophy and other fields relating to human language. Students are encouraged to pursue an independent project and term paper of their choice. Also encouraged are projects connecting Wittgenstein to a range of disciplines; Linguistics, philosophy of law, social sciences, postmodern and cultural studies, art, and psycholog

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3.00

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www.umb.edu

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(617) 287-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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