PHIL 307 - Mind, Language and World: Themes In Analytical Philosophy

4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the relationship between the mind and the world and the role of language within this relationship. Some typical questions that form the topic of discussion are “What is the mind?”, “Can (some) machines think?”, “How does the mind represent the world?”, “How does language refer to the world?” and “Is it possible to have thought without language?”
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites One philosophy course or permission of instructor.