PHIL 289
Fall 2009
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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 one or more of the following topics: reference, sense, analyticity, necessity, a priori truth. |
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Essential Capabilities:
TBA
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [PHIL201 or COL359 or CCIV217] OR [PHIL202 or COL360] 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 writings by philosophers.
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Examinations and Assignments:
To be determined. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The level of this course is fairly advanced so previous exposure to basic methods of philosophical arguments and to the elements of logic is necessary. Only under exceptional circumstances will students who do not have the prerequisites be allowed to take the course. |
| Instructor(s): Shieh,Sanford Times: ....R.. 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: DWNY100; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 10 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 4 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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