Language and Metaphysics
A.Y. 2026/2027
Learning objectives
Students will gain in-depth knowledge and expertise in an ongoing debate at the intersection of philosophy of language and metaphysics.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire the ability to:
- critically analyse arguments in metaphysics and the philosophy of language;
- discuss and compare different philosophical positions in metaphysics and the philosophy of language;
- reflect on complex and articulated philosophical arguments, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses;
- take their own position in a philosophical debate and to put forward arguments in support of it;
- communicate the results of their research effectively, also using multimedia techniques to represent information with possible applications in teaching;
- use relational, communicative and organisational skills also in highly complex contexts and in the management of group work;
- transmit the skills obtained also in non-specialist contexts;
- reflect on their own skills and evaluations;
- autonomously research the philosophical sources of a debate or a school of thought;
- independently investigate a philosophical position or theoretical thesis.
- critically analyse arguments in metaphysics and the philosophy of language;
- discuss and compare different philosophical positions in metaphysics and the philosophy of language;
- reflect on complex and articulated philosophical arguments, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses;
- take their own position in a philosophical debate and to put forward arguments in support of it;
- communicate the results of their research effectively, also using multimedia techniques to represent information with possible applications in teaching;
- use relational, communicative and organisational skills also in highly complex contexts and in the management of group work;
- transmit the skills obtained also in non-specialist contexts;
- reflect on their own skills and evaluations;
- autonomously research the philosophical sources of a debate or a school of thought;
- independently investigate a philosophical position or theoretical thesis.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [CBC-142](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af2027000cbc-142)
- [CBC-142](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af2027000cbc-142)
Modules or teaching units
Parte A e B
PHIL-04/B - Philosophy and Language theory - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Parte C
PHIL-04/B - Philosophy and Language theory - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00.
Festa del Perdono, 7 - Cortile Ghiacciaia, II piano. Please write an e-mail to make an appointment