PHIL0354A-S21
Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Language
Speaking a language is a complex form of behavior that plays a rich and varied role in human life. The philosophy of language seeks to give a philosophical account of this phenomenon, focusing on such questions as: How does language gain meaning? How does it differ from animal communication? Is language in some sense innate? Other topics to be addressed include: theories of reference and truth; the relation between language, thought, and reality; and theories of metaphor. Readings from philosophers and linguists will include works by Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Chomsky, and Pinker. (Previous course in philosophy or waiver; PHIL 0180 is also strongly recommended)3 hrs lect.
Speaking a language is a complex form of behavior that plays a rich and varied role in human life. The philosophy of language seeks to give a philosophical account of this phenomenon, focusing on such questions as: How does language gain meaning? How does it differ from animal communication? Is language in some sense innate? Other topics to be addressed include: theories of reference and truth; the relation between language, thought, and reality; and theories of metaphor. Readings from philosophers and linguists will include works by Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Chomsky, and Pinker. (Previous course in philosophy or waiver; PHIL 0180 is also strongly recommended)3 hrs lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2021
- Location:
- Online Course ONL(ONLINE ONL)
- Schedule:
- 1:40pm-2:55pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 24, 2021 to May 21, 2021)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- Scheduled Online
- Instructors:
- John Spackman
- Subject:
- Philosophy
- Department:
- Philosophy
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- LNGT0354A-S21
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22316
- Subject Code:
- PHIL
- Course Number:
- 0354
- Section Identifier:
- A