Topics in the Philosophy of Language and Metaphysics

A.Y. 2020/2021
Course offered to students on the PhD programme in
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3
ECTS
16
Overall hours
Lesson period
December 2020
Language
English
The course aims at familiarizing students with the main philosophical debates on the nature of reality and language, with special focus the relationship between theoretical description and ontology (both commonsense and scientific). The students will learn about - and learn to question -- key concepts such as properties, dispositions, natural kinds, supervenience, explanation, reference, and identity.
Mandatory for Mind, brain & reasoning Phd students.
Maximum number of participants: 10
Assessment methods
Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result
superato/non superato
How to enrol

Deadlines

The course enrolment deadline is usually the 27th day of the month prior to the start date.

How to enrol

  1. Access enrolment on PhD courses online service using your University login details
  2. Select the desired programme and click on Registration (Iscrizione) and then on Register (Iscriviti)

Ignore the option "Exam session date” that appears during the enrolment procedure.

Contacts

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Professor(s)
Reception:
Office is located in the attic of the Ice Courtyard building.
Reception:
Tuesday 9.30-12.30, by appointment
Department of Philosophy, via Festa del Perdono 7, Cortile Ghiacciaia, top floor
Reception:
Tuesday 12:30-14:30
Office or Teams (please contact by email in advance)