Figures in Analytic Philosophy (PHIL 5240)

Philosophy · Boston College

This course examines the evolution of Anglo-American philosophy throughout the 20th century, with particular emphasis on the development of analytical philosophy. Central to our inquiry will be an epistemological and metaphysical analysis of pivotal themes through the works of major figures such as W. V. Quine, Donald Davidson, and Hilary Putnam. The course aims to illuminate the interplay between historical context and philosophical innovation, focusing on the concept of truth and its implications for the metaphysical concerns of contemporary analytic thought.

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