History Of Analytic Philosophy

This course is designed to introduce advanced undergraduates to the history of analytic philosophy through the reading of primary sources. Analytic philosophy is a major tradition of contemporary philosophy, and it has produced numerous landmark works. In this course, we will read and analyze several of these landmark works, which may include books and articles by Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, Rudolf Carnap, W. V. 0. Quine, Saul Kripke, and others. By reading these works together, you will gain a better perspective on how many of the central ideas in contemporary philosophy emerged, and how they are related to each other. You will also gain experience in analyzing and critiquing primary sources at an advanced level.