Description
For 2000 years TRUTH has been a central notion in philosophy; it plays a decisive role within logic, epistemology, philosophy of language, metaphysics ….
In particular it is intimately tied up with the notion of objectivity and that of error; without a norm of truth, error is impossible …
In the course a number of themes from within the recent debates on truth with be dealt with; Tarski’s so called “theory of truth” will be discussed, as will the question of relativism .. Could it really be the case that “truth-for-me” is different from “truth-for-you”?
Teaching method
Lectures and seminars
Admission requirements
Prerequisites: elements of logic, epistemology and metaphysics.
When in doubt please contact the course teacher.
Course objectives
Course objectives will be made available on Blackboard at the start of the course.
Required reading
Every week a suitable text will be read; for the first class participants will be expected to read:
- Göran Sundholm, ‘Antirealism and the Roles of truth’, §§ 1-4
(A master copy is available at the secretary’s office for copying.)
After the first meeting, further topical truth-relevant texts will be chosen after hearing the wishes and interests of participants.
Test method
Active participation during at least 10 of the 12 weekly sessions.
Final paper on a truth-realted topic that is determined in consultation with the course teacher.
Time table
See: Timetables Philosophy
Information
Prof. dr. B.G. Sundholm (b.g.sundholm@phil.leidenuniv.nl )
Registration
Please register for this course on U-twist. See registration procedure
Blackboard
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Remarks
When foreign students take part, the seminar will be conducted in English.