Meaning, Creativity, and the Partial Inscrutability of the Human Mind

Julius M. Moravcsik

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Centre for the Study of Language & Information
15 February 2017

Philosophy of language; Philosophy of mind

Series: Lecture Notes

This book criticizes current philosophy of language as having altered its focus without adjusting the needed conceptual tools. It develops a new theory of lexical meaning and a new conception of cognition—humans not as information-processing creatures but as primarily explanation and understanding-seeking creatures—with information processing as a secondary, derivative activity. Drawing on these theories of lexical meaning and cognition, Julius M. Moravcsik argues that the ability of humans to fully comprehend human understanding will always be partial. In this second edition, Moravcsik posits a new theory that emphasizes implicitness and context in communication. In this theory, language is presented as a dynamic system with built-in mechanisms for change and expansion, thus further supporting Moravcsik’s overarching thesis that human understanding will always be incomplete.

By: Julius M. Moravcsik
Imprint: Centre for the Study of Language & Information
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Enlarged edition
Dimensions: Height: 23mm, Width: 17mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 312g
ISBN: 9781575864808
ISBN 10: 1575864800
Series: Lecture Notes
Pages: 218
Publication Date: 15 February 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julius M. Moravcsik (1931-2009) was professor of philosophy at Stanford University.

Reviews for Meaning, Creativity, and the Partial Inscrutability of the Human Mind

[Moravcsik's] new book extends his earlier ideas in new directions, offering real insight into classical problems of conceptual analysis and natural language semantics. His work is not only refreshingly original, but also informed by a deep understanding of sources from classical Greek philosophy to the present. --Noam Chomsky on the first edition