PHIL 2504
Language and Communication
Some of the central topics in the study of language and communication as pursued by linguists and philosophers. The nature of meaning; the connections between language, communication and cognition; language as a social activity.
Topics
- study of language and communication as pursued by linguists and philosophers
Course catalogue
2021
Readings
- Frege. “Thought” Primary reading: Dummett. The Origins of Analytical Philosophy. ch. 2, ch. 4, ch. 10, ch. 13
- Dummett. The Origins of Analytical Philosophy. ch. 2, ch. 4, ch. 10, ch. 13
Prerequisites & course information
Also listed as COMS 2504 , LING 2504 . Precludes additional credit for COMM 2800, LALS 2504, LALS 2800 and PHIL 2800. Prerequisite(s): second-year standing. Lectures three hours a week.