16.7 2nd and 3rd years Dr. Barry Taylor. One single-semester Philosophy, Anthropology or Linguistics subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt this subject, should consult the Head of Department. Second semester Up to three hours a week. Students who complete this subject should:

• have a broad knowledge of the main approaches to the theory of meaning adopted by philosophers in the 20C, and of their strengths and weaknesses;
• possess the background for more advanced study of these topics, either within Philosophy or in allied disciplines.

A survey of the Philosophy of Language in the 20C, aiming at a description of the main trends, their ambitions, and the difficulties associated with them, intended to provide a background for more detailed study either within Philosophy or in associated disciplines such as Linguistics or Anthropology. Three essays, two of 1,500 words and one of 2,000 words.