PHIL 3104
The Roots of Analytic Philosophy
In the context of the work of such writers as Frege and Bradley, a discussion of early philosophical works of Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein. In addition some early representatives of positivism and pragmatism may be examined.
2018
Topics
- & 7th Introduction and idealist Required: (1) Berkeley, A Treatise
- & 14th September 12th: Idealist Required: (1) Moore, “The
- & 21st September 17th: Moore’s realism Required: (1) Frege, “On Sense
- & 28th Frege’s logical realism continued No new reading
- & 5th Russell and Moore on sense-data Required: (1) Russell
- & 12th Russell’s logical atomism Required: Russell, The Philosophy
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): 0.5 credit in philosophy and second-year standing in a philosophy program, or permission of the department. Lectures and seminar three hours a week.