This unit is an introduction to the philosophy of language. Language is a fundamental feature of all our lives, and yet in many ways it remains quite mysterious. It focuses on two of the most interesting mysteries about language—what is linguistic meaning, and how do linguistic expressions come to possess it? In considering these questions the unit also considers questions about how meaning depends on context and the relation between the intended meaning of our utterances and their actual meaning. Students also contemplate the importance of the concept of truth in thinking about meaning. The unit aims to (1) provide students with the intellectual skills and knowledge to theorise about the... -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Nicolas Damnjanovic
Prerequisites: any Level 2 Philosophy unit
