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Description for Meaning
Hardback. This text brings together some of the most significant contemporary philosophical work on linguistic representation and understanding, providing an introduction to core questions in the philosophy of language. Topics discussed include analyticity and translational indeterminacy. Editor(s): Richard, Mark. Series: Blackwell Readings in Philosophy. Num Pages: 352 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFA; CFG; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 638.
Meaning brings together some of the most significant philosophical work on linguistic representation and understanding, presenting canonical essays on core questions in the philosophy of language.
- Brings together essential readings which define and advance the literature on linguistic representation and understanding.
- Examines key topics in philosophy of language, including analyticity; translational indeterminacy; theories of reference; meaning as use; the nature of linguistic competence; truth and meaning; and relations between semantics and metaphysics.
- Includes classic articles by key figures such as Frege, Quine, Putnam, Kripke, and Davidson; and recent reactions to this work by philosophers including Mark Wilson, Scott Soames, James Higginbotham, Frank ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Readings in Philosophy
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780631222224
SKU
V9780631222224
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Ref
99-50
About Richard
Mark Richard is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Tufts University. He is the author of Propositional Attitudes (1990) and numerous articles. He is also an editor for the journal Linguistics and Philosophy.
Reviews for Meaning
"This book covers a wide range of core topics in philosophy of language and strikes a nice balance between classic papers and more recent work. The collection will form the basis for an excellent course on philosophy of language."
Stephen Laurence, University of Sheffield "Meaning takes the reader through many of the most ... Read more
Stephen Laurence, University of Sheffield "Meaning takes the reader through many of the most ... Read more