Learning outcomes
After completing the course students are familiar with the core questions and the recent history of the philosophy of language. They are able to consider and assess the special features of various languages used in various contexts, such as ordinary language, artificial languages, the language of literature and religious language.
Contents
The study module deals with theories of reference and meaning and the concept of truth, as well as pragmatics and the speech-act theory. It provides an overview of twentieth century philosophers of language, of the hermeneutic tradition, and of various theories of interpretation.
Modes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
Two of the following:
a) Lycan, William 2008. Philosophy of Language: a Contemporary Introduction. Routledge.
b) Moore, A.W. (ed.) 1993. Meaning and Reference. O.U.P.
c) Grondin, Jean 1995. Sources of Hermeneutics.
Belongs to following study modules
2018–2019