We will also consider some of the precursors of the movement as well as the influence it had on subsequent analytic philosophy. Readings will include such authors as Frege, Russell, Carnap, Schlick, and Quine. Our last class is on Dec. 5. The first part of the course will be dedicated to the two books by Russell and Ayer, whereas the second part will be more seminar-like. Students will be expected to present material from a course reader.
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There will be also a course reader packet. There will be several writing assignments, roughly once a week, in which students will be asked to summarize and explain the significance of the week's readings. Each assignment contributes equally toward the final grade. Ayer, chs III, IV September 8-12 Ayer, ch. Referring to Friedman's work, describe the philosophical context in which the two opposite world-views of Carnap and Heidegger were developed.