2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHIL 242 - Philosophy of Language

Type of Course: Lecture, Discussion
A philosophical examination of topics concerning the character and meaning of referring expressions and propositions. We focus on the nature of reference and meaning in the case of names and natural kind terms, and on the character of, and our grasp of, necessary truths. Readings may include works by Frege, Russell, Strawson, Quine, Putnam, Kaplan, and Kripke (namely, his Naming and Necessity). Some background in logic is also very helpful though not strictly necessary.

Prerequisites: At least two previous courses in philosophy.

Cross Listed: COMM 242

Instructor: Mr. Hendricks

When Offered: Offered periodically

Faculty: Scott Hendricks, Ph.D. - Associate Professor and Acting Chair, Department of Philosophy; George F. Kneller Chair of Philosophy