Philosophy of Language and Mind

Subject 161-436 (2008)

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Credit Points:

12.500

Level:

Undergraduate

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: A 2-hour lecture/seminar per week
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Prerequisites:

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in philosophy.

Corequisites:

Recommended Background Knowledge:

Non Allowed Subjects:

Core Participation Requirements:

 CoordinatorDr Laura Schroeter 

Subject Overview:	This subject examines contemporary developments in philosophy of mind and language in the analytic tradition. Topics addressed may include: (1) mental representation, (2) the nature of linguistic communication, (3) sense vs. reference, (4) the nature of consciousness, (5) self-knowledge of one's own mental states. On completion of the subject, the student should have a good understanding of central issues in the philosophy of mind and language and be able to critically assess current research.
Assessment:	A 5000-word essay 100% (due at the end of semester).
Prescribed Texts:	Prescribed Texts:A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	critical skills: analysing the strengths and weaknesses of arguments; problem solving skills: developing hypotheses which can meet complex constraints; writing skills: expressing abstract ideas clearly and persuasively.
Notes:	Previously available as 161-436 Issues in Analytical Metaphysics. Students who have completed 161-436 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s):	Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (History and Philosophy of Science) Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Philosophy) Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (History & Philosophy of Science) Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Philosophy)