Universität Wien

180161 VO Theories of truth (2015S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie

The course will start by introducing the distinction between minimalist (thin) and correspondence (robust) theories of truth. After discussing the role of truth in natural language, we shall focus on the explanatory power of truth, with case studies in philosophy of science and philosophy of mathematics. We shall also discuss various issues relating truth, relativism and scientific realism.

Course assessment: Written exam
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Language: English

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  • Monday 18.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
  • Tuesday 19.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 20.05. 09:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Thursday 21.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
  • Friday 22.05. 16:45 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 27.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
  • Thursday 28.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 29.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Saturday 30.05. 14:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
  • Monday 01.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 02.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Wednesday 03.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock

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BA M5.4, BA M 15, BA M9, BA M11, PP 57.3.3, PP UF BA 08

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