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PHIL 504 - Philosophy of Language

Study of philosophical problems concerning language, including issues of syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and hermeneutics. Topics may include meaning, communication, reference, logical form, modalities, tenses, metaphor, indexical terms, indirect discourse, anaphora, theories of truth, and semantic paradoxes.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PHIL 505 or consent of department.

Credits: 3