Theories of Reference

(Theoretical Philosophy I)

The course introduces the main ideas and notions of contemporary theories of reference. Students will acquire an overview of contemporary theories of reference, with a special emphasis on the recent methodological discussion in the philosophy of language. Students will also be introduced to the central notions of ontology and the philosophy of mind and their relation to theories of reference.

PhD Colloquium 2007

Syllabus

For the winter term 2007 I will manage the PhD colloquium. Here you find the syllabus. The materials will be in the ÖIS.

Philosophy of Language I

Introduction

This course (taking place in autumn term 2006) aims to provide an introduction to issues in contemporary philosophy of language. The basis of the course is William G. Lycan's Philosophy of Language, Routledge 2000.

Information and Information Flow

The lecture "Information Flow" (Düsseldorf 2001/2002) and "Situation Semantics and the Flow of Information" (ESSLLI in Trento, Italy 2002) were both taught in cooperation with Manuel Bremer. They were the basis for our book Information and Information Flow: An Introduction.

Identity and Persistence

Graduate course (together with Volker Beeh) on the logic and metaphysics of identity claims from winter 01/02, Düsseldorf.