2025 Fall
PHILOS 133 001 - LEC 001
Philosophy of Language
Seth Yalcin
Class #:31759
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Philosophy
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
13
Enrolled: 37
Waitlisted: 14
Capacity: 50
Waitlist Max: 20
Open Reserved Seats:
13 reserved for Philosophy Majors
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Course Catalog Description
An introduction to central topics in the philosophy of language, for example the nature of linguistic meaning, the relation of meaning to truth and reference, knowledge of language, the relation of language to thought, pragmatic aspects of linguistic communication, and skepticism about linguistic meaning. Some previous background in philosophy and logic is required.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
13 reserved for Philosophy Majors
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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