Truth and Meaning: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Language by Kenneth Taylor
This lucid and wide--ranging volume constitutes a self--contained introduction to the elements and key issues of the philosophy of language.
Truth and Meaning
Summary
aeo Constitutes a self--contained introduction to the key issues and results of the philosophy of language. aeo Accessible to both undergraduate and more advanced students of philosophy. aeo Includes many sidebars which expand on points made in the main text which may be either skipped or included.
Truth and Meaning Summary
Truth and Meaning Reviews
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
About Kenneth Taylor
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.
Table of Contents
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.
Additional information
GOR010370076
9781577180494
1577180496
Truth and Meaning: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Language by Kenneth Taylor
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd
19980105
416
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