The Theory of Descriptions

Name: The Theory of Descriptions
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Russell and the Philosophy of Language

G. Stevens, Kenneth A. Loparo

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Palgrave Macmillan
01 November 2011

Philosophy of language; Semantics; Analytical philosophy & Logical Positivism

Series: History of Analytic Philosophy

The book combines a historical and philosophical study of Russell's theory of descriptions. It defends, develops and extends the theory as a contribution to natural language semantics while also arguing for a reassessment of the important of linguistic inquiry to Russell's philosophical project.

By: G. Stevens
Edited by: Kenneth A. Loparo
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 395g
ISBN: 9780230201163
ISBN 10: 0230201164
Series: History of Analytic Philosophy
Pages: 197
Publication Date: 01 November 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Series Editor's Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction The Theory History I: The 1903 Theory of Denoting History II: 'On Denoting' and the Genesis of the Theory of Descriptions Descriptions and Logical Form Extending the Theory I: Complex Demonstratives Extending the Theory II: Indexicality Russell and the Philosophy of Language Bibliography Index

GRAHAM STEVENS is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Manchester, UK. He is the author of The Russellian Origins of Analytical Philosophy, and of numerous articles on Russell and on topics in the philosophy of language.