Course Description:
An in-depth examination of Ludwig Wittgenstein’s (1921) Tractatus
Logico-Philosophicus, its historical background, and philosophical influence.
Topics include logical atomism, the picture theory of meaning, saying and
showing, truth functionality, and mysticism. Texts: Wittgenstein's Tractatus
, Russell's Philosophy of Logical Atomism and various secondary works.
Requirements: presentation, term-paper, in-class participation and weekly
reading assignments. Pre-requisite: Graduate student standing, or consent
of instructor.
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