PHILOS 138

Philosophy of Visual Representation

Philosophy · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)

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Investigation of philosophical questions relating to visual representation. Possible topics include visual perception, mental imagery, image versus language, semiotics, pictorial representation, comics and film, diagrams, and data visualization.

P/NP or letter grading.

When it runs

Winter 2026

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Requisites

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Preparation: one philosophy course (in philosophy of mind or language recommended).

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