24.251 Introduction to Philosophy of Language, Spring 2005
Author(s)
Holton, Richard
Alternative Title
Introduction to Philosophy of Language
Date Issued
June 2005
Abstract
In this introductory course on the philosophy of language, we examine views on the nature of meaning, reference, truth, and their relationships. Other topics may include relationships between language and logic, language and knowledge, language and reality, language and acts performed through its use. No knowledge of logic or linguistics presupposed.
Subjects
philosophy of language
nature of meaning
nature of reference
nature of truth
language and logic
language and knowledge
language and reality
language and acts performed through its use
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Linguistics and Philosophy
Terms of Use
This site (c) Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2023. Content within individual courses is (c) by the individual authors unless otherwise noted. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is providing this Work (as defined below) under the terms of this Creative Commons public license ("CCPL" or "license") unless otherwise noted. The Work is protected by copyright and/or other applicable law. Any use of the work other than as authorized under this license is prohibited. By exercising any of the rights to the Work provided here, You (as defined below) accept and agree to be bound by the terms of this license. The Licensor, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, grants You the rights contained here in consideration of Your acceptance of such terms and conditions.
Persistent DSpace Link
