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Reading Philosophy of Language Jennifer Hornsby (Birkbeck College, London)

Reading Philosophy of Language By Jennifer Hornsby (Birkbeck College, London)

Reading Philosophy of Language by Jennifer Hornsby (Birkbeck College, London)

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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.

Reading Philosophy of Language Summary

Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary by Jennifer Hornsby (Birkbeck College, London)

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 Reviews

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 an outstanding text, with a perfect blend of well-selected original works and excellent, interleaved commentary. I will immediately adopt it for my undergraduate Philosophy of Language course. David Shier, Washington State University

About Jennifer Hornsby (Birkbeck College, London)

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.

Table of Contents

Sources and Acknowledgements ix

Introduction 1

1. Reference and Meaning 7

2. Speech and Action 43

3. Meaning and Truth 89

4. Knowledge of Language 152

5. Meaning and Compositionality 215

6. Non-literal Meaning 249

Further Reading 306

Index 318

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NLS9781405124850
9781405124850
1405124857
Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary by Jennifer Hornsby (Birkbeck College, London)
Jennifer Hornsby (Birkbeck College, London)
Reading Philosophy
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Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2005-11-03
336
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