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Philosophy of Language

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Full-Time Faculty

Karen Lewis

Associate Professor of Philosophy, Barnard College; Department Chair, Barnard Philosophy

Research Interest

Philosophy of Language
Philosophical Linguistics
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Full-Time Faculty

Achille C. Varzi

John Dewey Professor of Philosophy

Research Interest

Logic
Metaphysics
Philosophy of Language
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