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PHL335Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Analytic Philosophy

This course introduces the fundamentals of contemporary analytic Philosophy. It discusses the emergence, nature, and methods of contemporary analytic philosophy, emphasizing logical atomism, logical positivism, and ordinary language philosophy. The course focuses on scholars like Rudolf Carnap, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, and W.V.O. Quine. It examines the arguments of earlier and contemporary analytic Philosophers and their contribution to the discipline of philosophy.

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60h

Study Time

13

Weeks

5h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Analytic PhilosophyLogical AtomismLogical PositivismOrdinary LanguagePhilosophical Analysis

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Analytic Philosophy

2

Logical Atomism

3

Logical Positivism

4

Ordinary Language Philosophy

5

Philosophical Analysis

6

Moral Language

Total Topics6 topics

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Assessment Methods

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assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Understanding Analytic Philosophy

3h

Unit 1: Defining Analytic Philosophy

3 study hours

•Read the unit introduction and intended learning outcomes.
•Study the definition of analytic philosophy and its main tenets.
•Understand the rejection of absolute idealism and the defense of common sense.
•Complete the self-assessment exercises.

Week

2

Module 1: Understanding Analytic Philosophy

3h

Unit 2: Emergence, Nature and Methods of Contemporary Analytic Philosophy

3 study hours

•Study the emergence of analytic philosophy and its various stages.
•Understand the nature and significance of contemporary analytic philosophy.
•Examine the methods and challenges of analytic philosophy.
•Compare analytic philosophy with other philosophical movements.

Week

3

Module 1: Understanding Analytic Philosophy

3h

Unit 3: Historical Antecedents to Contemporary Analytic Philosophy I

3 study hours

•Explore the meaning of Hegelianism and its background.
•Understand Hegel's philosophy and its influence on absolute idealism.
•Identify the historical context leading to the emergence of analytic philosophy.

Week

4

Module 1: Understanding Analytic Philosophy

3h

Unit 4: Historical Antecedents to Contemporary Analytic Philosophy II

3 study hours

•Study the revival of Neo-Idealism in Britain through Thomas Hill Green.
•Examine the contributions of Edward Caird, James Elis Mc Taggart, Bernard Bosanquet, and Francis Herbert Bradley.
•Understand their influence on the growth of absolute idealism.

Week

5

Module 1: Understanding Analytic Philosophy

3h

Unit 5: Historical Antecedents to Contemporary Analytic Philosophy III

3 study hours

•Understand the meaning of positivism and Auguste Comte's law of the three stages.
•Examine Hume's empiricism and its inspiration to analytic philosophy.
•Analyze how positivism and empiricism prepared the ground for analytic philosophy's success.

Week

6

Module 2: The Different Segments of Contemporary Analytic Philosophy

3h

Unit 1: Philosophical Analysis: The Proper Function of Philosophy is Analysis

3 study hours

•Study the proper function of philosophy as analysis.
•Understand the arguments of Moore, Austin, and Later Wittgenstein as language analysts.
•Analyze the role of philosophical analysis in clarifying meaning.

Week

7

Module 2: The Different Segments of Contemporary Analytic Philosophy

3h

Unit 2: Logical Atomism

3 study hours

•Understand the tenets of logical atomism.
•Examine the new logic of propositions and the distinction between atomic and molecular propositions.
•Study the early Wittgenstein's perspective on logical atomism.

Week

8

Module 2: The Different Segments of Contemporary Analytic Philosophy

3h

Unit 3: Logical Positivism (Logical Empiricism)

3 study hours

•Study the principles of logical positivism.
•Understand the distinction between analytic and synthetic propositions.
•Examine the verification principle and its implications.

Week

9

Module 2: The Different Segments of Contemporary Analytic Philosophy

3h

Unit 4: Analysis of Moral Language

3 study hours

•Analyze the different perspectives on moral language.
•Understand intuitionism, emotivism, and prescriptivism.
•Examine subjectivism and objectivism in moral judgments.

Week

10

Module 3: Understanding the Arguments of Earlier Analytic Philosophers

6h

Unit 1: The Arguments of George Edward Moore (1873-1958)

3 study hours

•Study Moore's defense of common sense and his concept of naturalistic fallacy.
•Evaluate Moore's arguments and their impact on analytic philosophy.

Unit 2: The Arguments of John L. Austin (1911-1960)

3 study hours

•Examine Austin's philosophical method and his analysis of excuses.
•Understand Austin's speech act theory and how to do things with words.

Week

11

Module 3: Understanding the Arguments of Earlier Analytic Philosophers

3h

Unit 3: The Arguments of Later Wittgenstein

3 study hours

•Study Wittgenstein's concept of language-games and meaning as use.
•Understand the forms of life and the distinction between ordinary and philosophical language.
•Examine philosophy as therapy.

Week

12

Module 3: Understanding the Arguments of Earlier Analytic Philosophers

3h

Unit 4: The Common Nature of their Arguments

3 study hours

•Compare and contrast the views of Moore, Austin, and Later Wittgenstein.
•Analyze the similarities and differences in their philosophical arguments.

Week

13

Module 4: Understanding the Arguments of Contemporary Analytic Philosophers

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours

•Review all modules and units.
•Work on assignments and prepare for final examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking key figures and their arguments (e.g., Moore, Austin, Wittgenstein).

2

Focus on understanding the core tenets of logical atomism and logical positivism.

3

Practice analyzing philosophical statements using the verification principle.

4

Review the historical context and influences on analytic philosophy.

5

Prepare summaries of each philosopher's main contributions and criticisms.

6

Pay close attention to the distinctions between analytic and synthetic propositions.

7

Practice applying language-game theory to different philosophical problems.

8

Study the arguments for and against metaphysics.

9

Review all TMAs and identify areas needing further clarification.

10

Allocate sufficient time for reviewing all course materials in the final weeks.

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