Reading Philosophy Of Language: Selected Texts With Interactive Commentary

Hornsby, Jennifer (Editor)/ Longworth, Guy (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1405124857 / ISBN 13: 9781405124850

Published by Blackwell Pub, 2006

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324 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading Philosophy Of Language: Selected Texts With Interactive Commentary
• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405124857
• ISBN 13: 9781405124850
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.62 kilograms

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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.

About the Author

Jennifer Hornsby is Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London. Reading Philosophy: Selected Texts with a Method for Beginners (co-edited with Samuel Guttenplan and Christopher Janaway, Blackwell, 2003) is among her recent publications.

Guy Longworth is Lecturer in Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London.