PHIL 3630 - Philosophy of Language

Examines central conceptual problems raised by linguistic activity. Among topics considered are the relation between thought and language; the possibility of an essentially private discursive realm; the view that one’s linguistic framework somehow ‘structures’ reality; and the method of solving or dissolving philosophical problems by scrutiny of the language in which they are couched. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: At least one course in philosophy at the 1000 level or above, or instructor permission.

Credits: 3