PHIL 446
Philosophy of Language
An introduction to philosophical problems about language and linguistic approaches to philosophy. How language represents reality; how language colours our thoughts about reality; language as a vehicle of communication. Traditional accounts of truth, meaning, reference, predication and expression will be discussed, as well as methodology in language study and linguistic philosophy.
Prerequisites & course information
Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units in philosophy at the 200-level or above, and completion of 24 credit units at the university level; or permission of the instructor. Note: Students with credit for PHIL 846 will not receive credit for this course.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027