LING 3170: Truth, Meaning, and Necessity
(Cross-listed with PHIL 3170).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in PHIL
Major movements in recent and contemporary philosophy such as realism, logical positivism, ordinary language philosophy, and naturalism. Russell, Wittgenstein, Quine and other leading figures. Topics include knowledge of the material world, mind, language, values, and philosophical method. PHIL 2010 recommended.
(Typically Offered: Spring)