20703104 - PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE

The course of Philosophy of Language is part of the program in Philosophy and it is included among the characterizing training activities. A critical knowledge of the fundamental contemporary approaches in philosophy of language. Students will be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the discussion and argument both from a theoretical and a historical-philosophical perspective. At the end of the course the student will acquire:
-) Ability to analyze and interpret philosophical texts;
-) Properties of language and argumentation;
-) Ability to contextualize the acquired knowledge in the Philosophical debate.
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Mutuazione: 20703104 FILOSOFIA DEL LINGUAGGIO in Filosofia L-5 N0 FERRETTI FRANCESCO

Programme

From Cartesian grammar to the pragmatics of language

The course aims to address one of the classic themes of the philosophy of language: the debate between the models inspired by the Cartesian-rationalist tradition and the theoretical perspectives that, referring to the real contexts of language use, promote a vision based on pragmatics. The aim of the course is to show how this debate has important repercussions on the theme of human nature.

Core Documentation

- Berwick, R. ,Chomsky N. (2016) Perché solo noi: Linguaggio ed evoluzione. Torino: Bollati Boringhieri.
- Tomasello M. (2014) Unicamente Umano: storia naturale del pensiero. Bologna: Il Mulino

Type of delivery of the course

in person

Type of evaluation

oral exam