Admission requirements
Two years of study in philosophy completed, or equivalent. Passive knowledge of the German language.
Description
The course will cover theories of judgement and truth from the analytic and the phenomenological tradition. Besides Wayne Martin’s book, that deals with the relation between psychology and logic, we will read Frege, Brentano, Dummett, and recently published papers on judgement and assertion.
Course objectives
Course objectives will be posted on Blackboard by the start of the course.
Timetable
Monday, 9:00-12:00
See Collegeroosters Wijsbegeerte 2011-2012 , Master’s Programmes in Philosophy (Dutch website)
See Timetables Philosophy 2011-2012 , Master’s Programmes in Philosophy (English website)
Mode of instruction
Seminar
Assessment method
Paper
Blackboard
No
Reading list
Wayne M. Martin, Theories of Judgment , Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Additional texts will be announced.
Registration
Please register for this course on uSis.
Study Abroad students, please see the Study in Leiden website for information on how to apply.
Contact information
Remarks
Specialisation (MA Philosophy): History and Philosophy of the Sciences
Specialisations (MA Philosophy of a Specific Discipline): Philosophy of Natural Sciences, Philosophy of Psychology