Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary

Hornsby, Jennifer; Longworth, Guy

Designed 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.

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2005-10-07

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781405124850

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Dimensions: 243.8cm x172.7cm

Pages: 336.0