History of Analytic Philosophy

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Course Description

  • Course Name

    History of Analytic Philosophy

  • Host University

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

  • Location

    Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • Area of Study

    Philosophy

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • ECTS Credits

    6
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    3
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    4
  • Overview

    COURSE OBJECTIVE
    The student:
    - obtains knowledge of the major historical developments in Anglo-American philosophy in the first half of the 20th century
    - can describe the major contributions of the most important philosophers in this tradition
    - can read primary texts in analytic philosophy
    - understands and is able to use some of the logical formalism used in philosophical analysis

    COURSE CONTENT
    Since the beginning of the 20th century, a new Anglo-American style in philosophy has been developed, which became known as analytic
    philosophy. This tradition is variously characterized by its conceptual rigor, tight argumentation, logical formalization, appeals to common sense, and (as the name suggests) attention for analysis. We will study the early development of this tradition in the first half of the 20th century. A historical overview of the major developments will be given, and we will read read primary texts by Frege, Russell, Moore, Wittgenstein, and Stebbing.

    TEACHING METHODS
    Lecture (historical overview)
    Seminar (text reading)

    TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
    Exam

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
    Knowledge of formal logic is required and some rudimentary knowledge of epistemology, philosophy of science, and metaphysics.

    RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
    Argumentation theory

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