Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive CommentaryISBN: 978-1-4051-2484-3
Hardcover
336 pages
October 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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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.