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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
PHIL0050-1  Analytic philosophy

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in philosophy, 3rd yearSecond semester4
Master in Linguistics, Research focus, 1st yearSecond semester5
Lecturer :  Bruno Leclercq
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Rudolf Carnap and the Vienna Circle, philosophers of "ordinary language" (Ryle, Austin, Strawson), Willard Van Orman Quine, contemporary debates on realism (Davidson, Kripke, Putnam, Rorty), philosophy of mind (Dennett, Fodor, Searle, Churchland).
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Good command of the historical development, the main issues and the special methods of analytic philosophy.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Basic knowledge of logic and history of philosophy.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The course will take place during the second semester (February-May) on Mondays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Recommended or required readings :  
Bruno Leclercq, Introduction à la philosophie analytique, Bruxelles, De Boeck, 2008.

Reading list will be given on the first lesson.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral exam in June and September.

No student will be allowed to take the exam on another day than the other students.
Contacts :  
Bruno LECLERCQ
Département de Philosophie
Place du XX août, 7 à B-4000 Liège
Tél 04 366 55 92 Fax 04 366 55 59
email B.Leclercq@ulg.ac.be


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