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Reading Philosophy of Language (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781405124850)
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xDesigned 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.
Author: Jennifer Hornsby
ISBN-10: 1405124857
ISBN-13: 9781405124850
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English
Published: 10/07/2005
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.58h x 7.50w x 0.90d
By Jennifer Hornsby
xJennifer 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.
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