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Syllabus:

Topics in Philosophy of Mind and Language, 7.5 Credits

Swedish name: Medvetandefilosofi och språkfilosofi: valda problem

This syllabus is valid: 2011-11-07 and until further notice

Course code: 1FL092

Credit points: 7.5

Education level: Second cycle

Main Field of Study and progress level: Philosophy: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail

Responsible department: Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

Contents

The course surveys a set of philosophical issues concerning how we relate to the world in thought and language. Do we necessarily think and talk about things via “descriptions” of them, or can we also relate to them more “directly”? It also considers the related issue of how one should understand so-called “Frege puzzles”, which concern cases where we in different contexts think and talk about one and the same thing without realizing that it is one and the same thing that we are thinking and talking about. The course considers classical contributions to these issues from Frege and Russell as well as more contemporary contributions.

Expected learning outcomes

After having completed the course the student will: Knowlege and understanding: - Have displayed considerable knowledge and understanding of central concepts, theories, problems and arguments in modern discussions in philosophy of language and mind about reference, meaning and Frege puzzles. Skill and ability: - Have displayed considerable ability to make independent analyses of philosophical arguments and views concerning the course material. - Have displayed considerable ability to express knowledge and understanding orally and in writing. Assessment and attitude: - Have displayed considerable ability to make independent assessments of arguments and views concerning the course material.

Required Knowledge

90 ECTS credits in anthropology, computer science, linguistics, neuro science, philosophy, psychology or some other subject relevant to cognitive science, or similar. English proficiency equivalent to English A from Swedish Upper secondary education. (IELTS (Academic) with minimum score 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL (Paper based with minimum score 530 and minimum TWE 4). TOEFL (Internet based with minimum score 72 and minimum Written 17)). Basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency is also required if the course is taught in Swedish.

Form of instruction

Instruction consists of lectures and seminars.

Examination modes

The examination consists of a writing assignments and active participation in seminars. On the course as a whole, the grades given are Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with Distinction (VG). In order to pass the course as a whole, all mandatory parts must be passed as well. The final grade of the course is a summary assessment of the results and decided only after all mandatory parts are passed. A student who has passed an examination may not be re-examined. For students who do not pass the regular examination there is another opportunity to do the examination. A student who has failed two examinations for a course or segment of a course, has the right to have another examiner appointed, unless there are special reasons (Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 6, section 22). Requests for new examiners are made to the Faculty of Humanities. ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER Transfer of credits is considered individually (see the University Code of Rules and regulations for transfer of credits).

Other regulations

The course can be included in the Master programme i cognitive science, or be taken as a single course.

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