PHIL 50.40 The Neo-Pragmatist Approach

In this course we will study various forms of neo-pragmatism, as they developed through twentieth-century work by figures such as Ramsey, Ayer, Wittgenstein and Ryle, and up to the recent revivals of neo-pragmatism in the work of Blackburn, Brandom, Horwich and others. We will examine how the approach has been applied to a variety of issues such as understanding talk about morality, the mind, necessity, and truth. We will also examine what forms the approach takes, and what challenges it faces.

Prerequisite

Two Philosophy courses, or permission of the instructor.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:TMV

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