Language and the Natural Mind MSc (P02802)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-LANAMI-PH

This course examines the relationships between language and cognition, in particular, the debate between internalism and externalism and, importantly, so-called naturalized theories of content. Students in this course will examine in depth and detail different naturalistic views concerning the content of mental and linguistic representations.

Shared with UG course U04106 Language and the Natural Mind

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Philosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 20 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2008	14:00	16:00	Room 7.18, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will improve their analytic skills in philosophy and their ability to analyse and present a philosophical argument. Students who have completed this course should be able to:
? Examine in depth competing major naturalistic theories of the content of mental and linguistic representations.
? Assess whether naturalistic theories of content can provide a plausible account of misrepresentation.
? Critically evaluate the relation between information and meaning.
? Criticially evaluate the relation between proper function and meaning.