Seminar: Special Topics in Philosophy (410-0-2)

Topic

Normative Dimensions of the Common Ground

Instructors

Sanford Goldberg
847/491-8524
Kresge 3-431

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 3-410: Mon 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

In this course we will be exploring the normative dimensions of the common ground of a conversation. We will focus on Stalnaker's model of the common ground, and we will be exploring what norms there are on the construction and update of common ground. Likely reading will include philosophers as well as linguists and cognitive psychologists.

Registration Requirements

Department or Instructor Consent

Learning Objectives

To understand the normative dimensions of conversational common ground; to arrive at a topic for and then write a journal-length paper of publishable quality on this topic

Class Materials (Required)

All class materials will be available on Canvas at NO cost to the student.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Philosophy PhD Graduate Students
Add Consent: Instructor Consent Required