An introduction to philosophical problems about language and linguistic approaches to philosophy. How language represents reality; how language colours our thoughts about reality; language as a vehicle of communication. Traditional accounts of truth, meaning, reference, predication and expression will be discussed, as well as methodology in language study and linguistic philosophy. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPrerequisite(s): 6 credit units in philosophy at Note: Students with credit for PHIL 846 will not receive credit for this course.
An introduction to philosophical problems about language and linguistic approaches to philosophy. How language represents reality; how language colours our thoughts about reality; language as a vehicle of communication. Traditional accounts of truth, meaning, reference, predication and expression will be discussed, as well as methodology in language study and linguistic philosophy. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPrerequisite(s): 6 credit units in philosophy at Note: Students with credit for PHIL 846 will not receive credit for this course.
