Seminar: Special Topics in Philosophy (410-0-3)

Topic

Address

Instructors

Megan Hyska
847/491-2551
Kresge 3-349

Meeting Info

Kresge 3438 Philosophy Sem. Rm: Mon 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Our representational acts are directional: when we engage in speech, say, we aim that speech at some particular individual(s)--- our addressee(s). This seminar will take up the phenomenon of address through texts in the philosophy of language, ethics, and social philosophy as well as linguistics and sociology. Possible questions include: What determines the addressee of an action? How does the phenomenon of address connect to that of intentionality? What kinds of entities are addressable? What are the implications of address for our ability to gain normative traction on one another? And how do the dynamics of address contract and expand our social possibilities?

Learning Objectives

- students will develop their abilities to connect ideas across different disciplines
- students will understand and be able to explain a range of questions in the philosophy of language and other subdisciplines of philosophy
- students will refine their abilities to evaluate and construct complex arguments

Class Materials (Required)

All class materials will be available on Canvas

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Philosophy PhD Graduate Students