Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary

ISBN 10: 1405124857 / ISBN 13: 9781405124850

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405124857
• ISBN 13: 9781405124850
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

About this title

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.