An Introduction to the Philosophy of Language

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book An Introduction to the Philosophy of Language by Michael Morris, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Michael Morris ISBN: 9781107086128
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: December 14, 2006
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Michael Morris
ISBN: 9781107086128
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: December 14, 2006
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

In this textbook, Michael Morris offers a critical introduction to the central issues of the philosophy of language. Each chapter focusses on one or two texts which have had a seminal influence on work in the subject, and uses these as a way of approaching both the central topics and the various traditions of dealing with them. Texts include classic writings by Frege, Russell, Kripke, Quine, Davidson, Austin, Grice and Wittgenstein. Theoretical jargon is kept to a minimum and is fully explained whenever it is introduced. The range of topics covered includes sense and reference, definite descriptions, proper names, natural-kind terms, de re and de dicto necessity, propositional attitudes, truth-theoretical approaches to meaning, radical interpretation, indeterminacy of translation, speech acts, intentional theories of meaning, and scepticism about meaning. The book will be invaluable to students and to all readers who are interested in the nature of linguistic meaning.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In this textbook, Michael Morris offers a critical introduction to the central issues of the philosophy of language. Each chapter focusses on one or two texts which have had a seminal influence on work in the subject, and uses these as a way of approaching both the central topics and the various traditions of dealing with them. Texts include classic writings by Frege, Russell, Kripke, Quine, Davidson, Austin, Grice and Wittgenstein. Theoretical jargon is kept to a minimum and is fully explained whenever it is introduced. The range of topics covered includes sense and reference, definite descriptions, proper names, natural-kind terms, de re and de dicto necessity, propositional attitudes, truth-theoretical approaches to meaning, radical interpretation, indeterminacy of translation, speech acts, intentional theories of meaning, and scepticism about meaning. The book will be invaluable to students and to all readers who are interested in the nature of linguistic meaning.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book Natural Kinds and Conceptual Change by Michael Morris
Cover of the book The Canonization of Islamic Law by Michael Morris
Cover of the book Mid-Ocean Ridges by Michael Morris
Cover of the book Politics and Tradition Between Rome, Ravenna and Constantinople by Michael Morris
Cover of the book Kant's 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals' by Michael Morris
Cover of the book Networks and Institutions in Europe's Emerging Markets by Michael Morris
Cover of the book Tolerance, Secularization and Democratic Politics in South Asia by Michael Morris
Cover of the book A History of American Civil War Literature by Michael Morris
Cover of the book A Midsummer Night's Dream by Michael Morris
Cover of the book Graph Spectra for Complex Networks by Michael Morris
Cover of the book The Alchemy Reader by Michael Morris
Cover of the book Democratic Deficit by Michael Morris
Cover of the book Stochastic Interest Rates by Michael Morris
Cover of the book The Hidden Jane Austen by Michael Morris
Cover of the book String Theory and M-Theory by Michael Morris
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy