BIROn - Birkbeck Institutional Research Online

    Reading philosophy of language: selected texts with interactive commentary

    Hornsby, Jennifer and Longworth, G., eds. (2005) Reading philosophy of language: selected texts with interactive commentary. Blackwell. ISBN 9781405124843.

    Full text not available from this repository.

    Abstract

    Book synopsis: 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.

    Metadata

    Item Type: Book
    School: Birkbeck Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences > School of Historical Studies
    Depositing User: Sarah Hall
    Date Deposited: 09 Jan 2018 16:51
    Last Modified: 02 Aug 2023 17:38
    URI: https://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/20788

    Statistics

    Activity Overview
    6 month trend
    0Downloads
    6 month trend
    194Hits

    Additional statistics are available via IRStats2.

    Archive Staff Only (login required)

    Edit/View Item Edit/View Item