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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 relevant terminology and theories.
  • Interactive commentaries help readers to engage with the texts.

Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary

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Paperback / softback by Jennifer Hornsby , Guy Longworth

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Designed for readers new to the subject, Reading Philosophy of Language presents key texts in the philosophy of language together... Read more

    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 03/11/2005
    ISBN13: 9781405124850, 978-1405124850
    ISBN10: 1405124857

    Number of Pages: 336

    Non Fiction , Dictionaries, Reference & Language

    Description

    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 relevant terminology and theories.
    • Interactive commentaries help readers to engage with the texts.

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