Undergraduate Course: Philosophy of Language (PHIL10005)
Course Outline
School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | Saul Kripke's 1970 lectures published as Naming and Necessity constitute one of the most important philosophical works of twentieth century philosophy. As Rorty said, "they stood analytic philosophy on its ear. Everybody was either furious, or exhilarated, or thoroughly perplexed. No one was indifferent." A familiarity with Kripke¿s work is arguably essential background for genuine engagement with contemporary metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and philosophy of mind. This course is a close study of the entirety of Naming and Necessity, but with a particular focus on issues in philosophy of language and logic, such as the semantics of modals, descriptions, and names, and the intersections of these issues with metaphysics and epistemology (e.g. modal epistemology and the nature of a priority and necessity). |
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Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Philosophy courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
The coursework involves close and critical analysis of various historical and current views on central issues in the philosophy of language. Students are asked to read, critically assess and discuss some of the most important texts in these fields. Students are encouraged to develop their skills in individual research through the writing of essays, and to develop their critical, analytic and communication skills through informal discussion and possibly oral presentation in class.
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Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Brian Rabern
Tel:
Email: brian.rabern@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Samantha Bell
Tel: (0131 6)50 3602
Email: sam.bell@ed.ac.uk |
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