PHIL30053 Philosophy of Language (University of Melbourne): rated 4.4/5 overall across 10 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
PHIL30053 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Arts in Philosophy. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 哲学的语言
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Philosophy
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
Philosophers have been interested in language for two key reasons. On the one hand, language helps to focus our thoughts on particular features of the world (like Donald J.
PHIL30053 has 10 scored reviews: overall 4.4/5 · usefulness 4.6 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 7 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.6 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.9/5).
On Reddit: "If you can get a 90 then you are well and truly capable of any phil third year subject. I loved philosophy of language but I know that a few students disliked the early portion of the course (Russell + Frege and even Mill, all write in an extremely logical/mathematical manner). …"
On Reddit: "Be aware that the undergrad logic classes are extremely different to all other philosophy classes given their practical, mathematical persuasion. As well, so long as students keep up with the readings it is not uncommon for students to maintain h1's given the multiple choice typ…"
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Q: Is PHIL30053 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 10 reviews: usefulness 4.6/5, overall 4.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHIL30053, and when is it offered?
A: PHIL30053 is taught by the Faculty of Arts. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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