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PHL4820

Logic and language A

Lloyd Humberstone and Karen Green

8 points
* 2 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: PHL2170 and third-year course in logic or philosophy of language

Objectives Students successfully completing this subject will have a thorough grasp of a number of issues within recent logic, philosophy of language, and semantics. They will have a clear understanding of the workings of a number of formal systems, and of their application to ordinary language; and should find themselves in a position to propose and evaluate analyses for themselves.

Synopsis This is a foundational subject in philosophical logic and philosophy of language. It offers, primarily, an introduction to major recent work in the area. A reading list may be obtained from the department.

Assessment Written (6000 words): 100%
* Optional replacement of a 3000-word essay by a 3-hour examination


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