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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy

161-217/317 Manners of Meaning: A Survey of the Philosophy of Language

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Dr Barry Taylor

Prerequisite/s:

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.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

Up to three hours a week

Subject Description:

A survey of the Philosophy of Language in the twentieth century and its antecedents, aiming at a description of the main trends, their ambitions, and the difficulties associated with them. Students of the subject should attain a broad knowledge of these trends, and be in a position to study them in further detail either within Philosophy, or in related fields such as Anthropology or Linguistics.

Assessment:

Three essays, two of 1500 words (30%) and one of 2000 words (40%).
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