The Meaning Of Language

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Heidi Savage (SUNY at Geneseo) Melissa Ebbers (Visiting Fellow, Australian National University)

The Meaning Of Language

Heidi Savage (SUNY at Geneseo), Melissa Ebbers (Visiting Fellow, Australian National University), Robert M. Martin

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MIT Press
21 January 2020

Philosophy of language

Series: The MIT Press

A new edition of a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of language, substantially updated and reorganized.

The philosophy of language aims to answer a broad range of questions about the nature of language, including ""what is a language?"" and ""what is the source of meaning?"" This accessible comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of language begins with the most basic properties of language and only then proceeds to the phenomenon of meaning. The second edition has been significantly expanded and reorganized, putting the original content in a contemporary context and offering substantial new material, with extended discussions and entirely new chapters.

After establishing the basics, the book discusses general criteria for an adequate theory of meaning, takes a first pass at describing meaning at an abstract level, and distinguishes between meaning and other related phenomena. Building on this, the book then addresses various specific theories of meaning, beginning with early foundational theories and proceeding to more contemporary ones. New to this edition are expanded discussions of Chomsky's work and compositional semantics, among other topics, and new chapters on such subjects as propositions, Montague grammar, and contemporary theories of language. Each chapter has technical terms in bold, followed by definitions, and offers a list of main points and suggested further readings. The book is suitable for use in undergraduate courses in philosophy and linguistics. Some background in philosophy is assumed, but knowledge of philosophy of language is not necessary.

By: Heidi Savage (SUNY at Geneseo), Melissa Ebbers (Visiting Fellow, Australian National University), Robert M. Martin
Imprint: MIT Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: second edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 24mm
ISBN: 9780262535731
ISBN 10: 0262535734
Series: The MIT Press
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 21 January 2020
Recommended Age: From 18 to 99 years
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Heidi Savage is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Women and Gender Studies at SUNY Geneseo. Melissa Ebbers is a Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University. Robert M. Martin is Professor of Philosophy (retired) at Dalhousie University, Halifax.

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