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Course Description

Intensive Reading Course

A close, intensive reading of (topically) selected sections of Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations. Topics include: the nature of philosophy, the problem of meaning, language-games, rules and rule-following, interiority (“inner objects”), and forms of life—together with, from the concluding “Fragments,” seeing and seeing as. Intended for anyone who has wanted to learn something about Wittgenstein but had the good sense not to ask. Some background in philosophy is advisable. Text: Wittgenstein, Ludwig, Philosophical Investigations • Paperback: 592 pages • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of; 4th Edition (2009) • Language: English • ISBN-10: 1405159294 • ISBN-13: 978-1405159296

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Section Title
Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
9:30AM to 12:45PM
Dates
Jun 25, 2024 to Jul 02, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
9:30AM to 12:45PM
Dates
Jun 26, 2024 to Jul 03, 2024
Type
Discussion
Days
F
Time
9:30AM to 12:45PM
Dates
Jun 28, 2024 to Jul 05, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
19.5
Location
  • Online
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Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $324.00
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