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Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary
Hornsby
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Description for Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary
Hardcover. Designed for readers new to the subject, Reading Philosophy of Language presents key texts in the philosophy of language together with helpful editorial guidance. * A concise collection of key texts in the philosophy of language * Ideal for readers new to the subject. Editor(s): Hornsby, Jennifer; Longworth, Guy. Series: Reading Philosophy. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 177 x 28. Weight in Grams: 860.
Designed for readers new to the subject, Reading Philosophy of Language presents key texts in the philosophy of language together with helpful editorial guidance.
- A concise collection of key texts in the philosophy of language
- Ideal for readers new to the subject.
- Features seminal texts by leading figures in the field, such as Austin, Chomsky, Davidson, Dummett and Searle.
- Presents three texts on each of five key topics: speech and performance; meaning and truth; knowledge of language; meaning and compositionality; and non-literal meaning.
- A volume introduction from the editors outlines the subject’s principal concerns.
- Introductions to each chapter locate the pieces in context and explain ... Read more
- Interactive commentaries help readers to engage with the texts.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Series
Reading Philosophy
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405124843
SKU
V9781405124843
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Ref
99-50
About Hornsby
Jennifer Hornsby is Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London. Reading Philosophy: Selected Texts with a Method for Beginners (co-edited with Samuel Guttenplan and Christopher Janaway, Blackwell, 2003) is among her recent publications. Guy Longworth is Lecturer in Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London.
Reviews for Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary
"To get stuck in to this book is to taste the sort of intense learning experience that you might get if the editors were giving you personal tutorials. Those who teach philosophy of language to University undergraduates will regard Reading Philosophy of Language as a valuable addition to their armoury." Dr Andrew Woodfield, University of Bristol "This is ... Read more