History of Analytic Philosophy: Russell and the Philosophy of Language

Stevens, G.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349299362

DOI: 10.1057/9780230343191

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 197