PHIL301 Language and Mind
Updated: 12 December 2006| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
| Offering | Not offered in 2007 | ||||||||
| Online level | Level A- Internet access required | ||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp in Philosophy or LING 102 or 100 | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | PHIL 201, 401 | ||||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||||
| Combined Units |
PHIL401 - Language and Mind |
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| Unit Description |
This unit examines several influential theories about the representational character of language and thought. These theories concern reference, meaning, truth and the problem of mental representation. A view of the mind as an organic computer is also explored. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||||
| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |