— Philosophy of Language

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Study of philosophical issues raised by language, such as the nature of semantic content, proper semantics for verbs of propositional attitude, feasibility and limitations of formal semantics and pragmatics for natural languages. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper 1 hour(s). Repeat Credit: May be repeated when topic differs and consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. PHI 237 — Philosophy of Language (4 units) Course Description: Study of philosophical issues raised by language, such as the nature of semantic content, proper semantics for verbs of propositional attitude, feasibility and limitations of formal semantics and pragmatics for natural languages. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students. Repeat Credit: May be repeated when topic differs and consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper 1 hour(s). Repeat Credit: May be repeated when topic differs and consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. PHI 237 — Philosophy of Language (4 units) Course Description: Study of philosophical issues raised by language, such as the nature of semantic content, proper semantics for verbs of propositional attitude, feasibility and limitations of formal semantics and pragmatics for natural languages. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students. Repeat Credit: May be repeated when topic differs and consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.