Introduction to the philosophy of language*

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Louis Rouillé

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Introduction to contemporary philosophy of language based on the study of linguistic signification. Introduction to the basic notions and distinctions in the field (sens/reference, extension/intension, connotation/denotation, sigular terms/general terms, proper names/definite descriptions, literal meaning/non-literal meaning, ...), and also to the main thesis in 20th century philosophy (theory of definite descriptions, direct reference, theory of propositions, use theory of meaning, psychologism, verificationism, ...)

 

 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Understanding of some theoretical notions and models which lie at the ground of - or provide a critical standpoint towards - many linguistic theories.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Secondary education.
Some basic knowledge in linguitics is welcome.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

The seminar will take place in Room Philo I (A1/2PHilI) on Fridays from 11am to 1pm during the first semester (September-December).
 First session on Friday October 4, 2024 at 11am.

 

 

 

 

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Texts and lecture notes wille be provided.

Useful textbooks:

-- Lycan, William G. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy). 2nd ed. Routledge, 2008.

-- Morris, Michael. An Introduction to the Philosophy of Language (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy), Cambridge University Press, 2007.

-- Recanati, François. Philosophie du langage (et de l'esprit). Editions Gallimard (coll. Folio Essais), Paris 2008.

Useful anthologies:

-- Martinich, Aloysius P., ed. The Philosophy of Language. 5th ed. Oxford University Press, 2006.

-- Le langage (Textes choisis et présentés par Paul Ludwig), Flammarion Gf Corpus, 2011.

-- Bruno Ambroise et Sandra Laugier (dir.) Textes clés de philosophie du langage, Vrin; Vol.I : Signification, vérité et réalité, 2009; Vol. II : Sens, usage et contexte, 2011.

 

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam

Continuous assessment


Further information:

Any session :

Mid-term comprehension exam

End-term rral exam

 

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

The first session will be held on Friday the 20th of September 2024 at 11 am.

 

 

 

Contacts

Louis ROUILLÉ
Université de Liège
Département de philosophie
Place du XX août, 7
4000 LIEGE

louis.rouille@uliege.be

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