PH452F: RESEARCH RELATED SPECIAL SUBJECT 2

PH452F: RESEARCH RELATED SPECIAL SUBJECT 2 (2014-2015)

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Course Overview

Research Related Special Subject 2 (Kripke's Naming & Necessity). Close study of Saul Kripke鈥檚 Naming and Necessity (1972) serves as an ideal introduction to many contemporary debates in analytic philosophy. We will concentrate in particular on Kripke鈥檚 work in philosophy of language and metaphysics. Kripke鈥檚 work sets the agenda for a variety of debates in these areas. In philosophy of language, we will focus on what he has to say about the nature of reference, meaning and truth. In metaphysics, we will focus on what he has to say about the nature of possible but non-actual states of affairs.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	4
Term	Second Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	None.	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Sorry, we don't have a record of any course coordinators.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

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What courses cannot be taken with this course?

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Course Description

Close study of Saul Kripke鈥檚 Naming and Necessity (1972) serves as an ideal introduction to many contemporary debates in analytic philosophy. We will concentrate in particular on Kripke鈥檚 work in philosophy of language and metaphysics. Kripke鈥檚 work sets the agenda for a variety of debates in these areas. In philosophy of language, we will focus on what he has to say about the nature of reference, meaning and truth. In metaphysics, we will focus on what he has to say about the nature of possible but non-actual states of affairs.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: One 3,500 word essay (50%); 1 two-hour examintaion (40%); seminar presentation (10%).

Resit: There is no resit for Level 4 students. Compensatory credit may be awarded at level 1.

Formative Assessment

Feedback on essay and presentation; individually arranged conversations during office hours/appointment.

Feedback

Written on essay and marking sheet; verbally during office hours/appointment.

Course Learning Outcomes

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