PHIL 289
Spring 2008
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01
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This course is a study of recent attempts by philosophers to explain the nature of language and thought. The focus of the course will be on three of the central figures of the analytic tradition--Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [PHIL201 or COL359 or CCIV217] OR PHIL202 OR PHIL231 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PHIL)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Selected readings from Frege, Russell and Wittgenstein.
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Examinations and Assignments:
One or more short papers. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The level of this course is fairly advanced so previous exposure to basic methods of philosophical arguments and of the elements of logic would be helpful. |
| Instructor(s): Ostrow,Matthew Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: ZLKA202; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 4 | FR: 2 |
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