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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Feb 16, 2025
 
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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PHIL 1420 - PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the philosophy of language that is, the study of representation, meaning, truth, communication, and the relationships between them. In the past century, the philosophy of language has been one of the most influential branches of philosophy, both in terms of its influence on philosophy more generally and its influence on other disciplines. Within philosophy, it has shaped the terms of debate in virtually every other subfield. Outside philosophy, it has provided insight into human cognition and social interactions. This course will survey a series of classic topics while providing students with a toolbox of concepts and techniques common to the discipline.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: Any Philosophy Course


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