PHIL 445 - Philosophy of Language

(3.00)

A survey of philosophical issues concerning the nature of meaning, understanding,communication and language. Topics to be discussed may include the relations between meaning, intention and belief; the relationship between mental content and linguistic meaning; interpretation; the possibility of thought without language; the factual status of meaning and understanding; the nature of naming and referring; the relation between individual understanding and the physical and social environment.

Components: Lecture
Requirement Group: You must complete (2) PHIL courses (at least one 300 level), with a grade of C or better to take this class.