PHI 256 - Philosophy of Language and Cognition

4 credits (Spring)

A survey of the major issues in contemporary philosophy of language, as well as an examination of the major assumptions of empirical theories of language and cognition. Readings include works by Frege, Russell, Carnap, Ayer, Wittgenstein, Kripke, Putnam, Quine, Davidson, and Chomsky. Topics include theories of meaning, the nature of reference, and the cognitivist approach to mind and language.

Prerequisite: PHI 102 or PHI 111, or LIN 114.
Note: Plus-2 option available.
Instructor: Fennell