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PH452F: RESEARCH RELATED SPECIAL SUBJECT 2 (2014-2015)

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Course Overview

Research Related Special Subject 2 (Kripke's Naming & Necessity). Close study of Saul Kripke’s Naming and Necessity (1972) serves as an ideal introduction to many contemporary debates in analytic philosophy. We will concentrate in particular on Kripke’s work in philosophy of language and metaphysics. Kripke’s work sets the agenda for a variety of debates in these areas. In philosophy of language, we will focus on what he has to say about the nature of reference, meaning and truth. In metaphysics, we will focus on what he has to say about the nature of possible but non-actual states of affairs. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
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What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Close study of Saul Kripke’s Naming and Necessity (1972) serves as an ideal introduction to many contemporary debates in analytic philosophy. We will concentrate in particular on Kripke’s work in philosophy of language and metaphysics. Kripke’s work sets the agenda for a variety of debates in these areas. In philosophy of language, we will focus on what he has to say about the nature of reference, meaning and truth. In metaphysics, we will focus on what he has to say about the nature of possible but non-actual states of affairs. 

Contact Teaching Time

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Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: One 3,500 word essay (50%); 1 two-hour examintaion (40%); seminar presentation (10%).

Resit: There is no resit for Level 4 students. Compensatory credit may be awarded at level 1.

Formative Assessment

Feedback on essay and presentation; individually arranged conversations during office hours/appointment.

Feedback

Written on essay and marking sheet; verbally during office hours/appointment.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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