— Philosophy of Language: Theory of Reference
Survey of issues and views concerning reference, or how words refer to things. Topics include names and descriptions, the distinction between sense and reference, the puzzle of non-referring terms, causal theories of reference, and possibility and necessity.
Topics
- names and descriptions
- the distinction between sense and reference
- the puzzle of non-referring terms
- causal theories of reference
- and possibility and necessity
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Survey of issues and views concerning reference, or how words refer to things. Topics include names and descriptions, the distinction between sense and reference, the puzzle of non-referring terms, causal theories of reference, and possibility and necessity. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027