Truth and Meaning
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Language
1st Edition
Published on 5. January 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-57718-049-4 (ISBN)
Description
This lucid and wide-ranging volume constitutes a self-contained introduction to the elements and key issues of the philosophy of language.
Reviews / Votes
"The best blend of technical competence, philosophical sophistication and topical coverage currently available in an introduction to the philosophy of language." Robert M. Harnish, University of Arizona"This is a first-rate introduction to the topics and philosophers it covers, from Frege through theories of truth to intentional semantics, the metaphysics of modality, translation, language in action, speech acts, and more. The book is well-written, clear, accessible, and thorough. Many students will be stimulated to explore the issues further, and will have a solid base from which to do so." John F. Post, Vanderbilt University
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
626 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57718-049-4 (9781577180494)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Kenneth Taylor is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University. He is the author of numerous articles on the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of language.
Content
1. Fregean Beginnings. 2. Definite Descriptions and Other Objects of Wonder.
3. Truth and Meaning: the Tarskian Paradigm.
4. Foundations of Intentional Semantics.
5. Language and Context.
6. Language in Action.
3. Truth and Meaning: the Tarskian Paradigm.
4. Foundations of Intentional Semantics.
5. Language and Context.
6. Language in Action.