Philosophy 390 | PHIL390 |
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Wittgenstein | 3 (3-0-0-0-0) |
Ludwig Wittgenstein '1889-1951' is arguably one of the most influential and challenging philosophers of the 20th century. This course briefly introduces Wittgenstein’s early thought and then works through his later ideas in metaphysics, epistemology, logic, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and philosophy of religion. The overarching questions throughout are as follows: “What is the nature of reality, how do we and language relate to reality, and how do we form meaning within this reality?” Prerequisites: Philosophy (6) and 2nd year standing required |