Theories of Language and the Mind
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course aims at providing students with a general understanding of issues concerning the study of language and mind. The acquired notions are useful for both communication-related activities and activities of redacting texts.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- masters the basic concepts and fundamental themes characterising philosophy of language and philosophy of mind
- has a general knowledge of the contemporary debate on language and mind, on the nature of mind and on the relations between mental states and physical realities.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student can address issues concerning language and mind in a rigorous way and can critically analyze linguistic practices.
Moreover, the student can sketch the state of the art of the study of language and mind and of the relation between language and thought.
At the end of the course, the student
- masters the basic concepts and fundamental themes characterising philosophy of language and philosophy of mind
- has a general knowledge of the contemporary debate on language and mind, on the nature of mind and on the relations between mental states and physical realities.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student can address issues concerning language and mind in a rigorous way and can critically analyze linguistic practices.
Moreover, the student can sketch the state of the art of the study of language and mind and of the relation between language and thought.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course aims to introduce students to some of the main topics addressed by philosophers of language and philosophers of mind. The teaching will be introductory in nature.
Prerequisites for admission
No specific requirements, other than those required for access to the Degree Program.
Teaching methods
Lectures with discussions following questions from students and the lecturer.
Teaching Resources
For students taking the exam for 6 CFU and 9 CFU:
- Paganini E. (a cura di) (2022), Il primo libro di filosofia del linguaggio e della mente, Einaudi, Torino (dal capitolo 1 al capitolo 15)
- Casalegno e altri (a cura di) (2003), Filosofia del linguaggio, Cortina, Milano (Frege "Senso e significato" e Grice "Logica e conversazione")
For students taking the exam for 9CFU (in addition to the above texts):
- Paganini E. (a cura di) (2022), Il primo libro di filosofia del linguaggio e della mente, Einaudi, Torino (dal capitolo 16 al capitolo 22)
- Casalegno e altri (a cura di) (2003), Filosofia del linguaggio, Cortina, Milano (Chomsky, "Linguaggio e natura")
- Paganini E. (a cura di) (2022), Il primo libro di filosofia del linguaggio e della mente, Einaudi, Torino (dal capitolo 1 al capitolo 15)
- Casalegno e altri (a cura di) (2003), Filosofia del linguaggio, Cortina, Milano (Frege "Senso e significato" e Grice "Logica e conversazione")
For students taking the exam for 9CFU (in addition to the above texts):
- Paganini E. (a cura di) (2022), Il primo libro di filosofia del linguaggio e della mente, Einaudi, Torino (dal capitolo 16 al capitolo 22)
- Casalegno e altri (a cura di) (2003), Filosofia del linguaggio, Cortina, Milano (Chomsky, "Linguaggio e natura")
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam: the oral exam deals with the theoretic content of the program and is aimed at ascertaining whether the student has acquired a critical attitude in presenting pros and cons of each theory. - Students must bring their syllabus texts (in hard copy or digital format) to the examination.
Unita' didattica A
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Teams or Skype - Reception is by appointment by email