Horty John (187 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. In this short monograph, John Horty explores the difficulties presented for Gottlob Frege's semantic theory, as well as its modern descendents, by the treatment of defined expressions. The book begins by focusing on the psychological constraints governing Frege's notion of sense, or meaning, and argues that, given these constraints, even the treatment of simple stipulative definitions led Frege to important difficulties. Horty is able to suggest ways out of these difficulties that are both philosophically and logically plausible and Fregean in spirit. This discussion is then connected to a number of more familiar topics, such as indexicality and the discussion of concepts in recent theories of mind and language. In the latter part of the book, after introducing a simple semantic model of senses as procedures, Horty considers the problems that definitions present for Frege's idea that the sense of an expression should mirror its grammatical structure. The requirement can be satisfied, he argues, only if defined expressions - and incomplete expressions as well - are assigned senses of their own, rather than treated contextually. He then explores one way in which these senses might be reified within the procedural model, drawing on ideas from work in the semantics of computer programming languages. With its combination of technical semantics and history of philosophy, Horty's book tackles some of the hardest questions in the philosophy of language. It should interest philosophers, logicians, and linguists.…

Paperback. Condition: Used-Very Good. Pap. Slight shelf-wear, else very sound.

Paperback. Condition: Good. In this short monograph, John Horty explores the difficulties presented for Gottlob Frege's semantic theory, as well as its modern descendents, by the treatment of defined expressions. The book begins by focusing on the psychological constraints governing Frege's notion of sense, or meaning, and argues that, given these constraints, even the treatment of simple stipulative definitions led Frege to important difficulties. Horty is able to suggest ways out of these difficulties that are both philosophically and logically plausible and Fregean in spirit. This discussion is then connected to a number of more familiar topics, such as indexicality and the discussion of concepts in recent theories of mind and language. In the latter part of the book, after introducing a simple semantic model of senses as procedures, Horty considers the problems that definitions present for Frege's idea that the sense of an expression should mirror its grammatical structure. The requirement can be satisfied, he argues, only if defined expressions - and incomplete expressions as well - are assigned senses of their own, rather than treated contextually. He then explores one way in which these senses might be reified within the procedural model, drawing on ideas from work in the semantics of computer programming languages. With its combination of technical semantics and history of philosophy, Horty's book tackles some of the hardest questions in the philosophy of language. It should interest philosophers, logicians, and linguists.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1. Minimal shelf wear, clean internals. May have remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. dj. 1st Edition. Cloth, dj. Slight shelf-wear; clean internals.

Paperback. Condition: As New. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Light edge wear. Stamp on bottom edge. Clean, unmarked pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Oxford University Press, 2001. Book has mild rubbing to green cloth covers, light wear to edges and corners. in excellent condition, clean and sharp with tight binding, bright and unmarked pages; a very well-kept copy, almost as new. Dust jacket has light rubbing with light smudges to back, mild wear to top and bottom edges. in great condition, now in archival cover. …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Handbook of Deontic Logic and Normative Systems, Volume 2. Book.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Handbook of Deontic Logic and Normative Systems. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: good. This is a pre-loved book that shows moderate signs of wear from previous reading. You may notice creases, edge wear, or a cracked spine, but it remains in solid, readable condition. Please note: -May include library or rental stickers, stamps, or markings. -Supplemental materials e.g., CDs, access codes, inserts are not guaranteed. -Box sets may not come with the original outer box. If it does, the box will not be in perfect condition. Your satisfaction is our top priority! If you have any questions or concerns about your order, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for shopping with us and supporting small businessâ"happy reading.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No jacket. Some pen underlining throughout, otherwise good.

Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Condition: FINE. 2000. First printing. Trade paper. 192pp. FINE.

Hardcover. Condition: Clean & Unmarked. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A very clean, straight, and nearly new copy in like dust jacket. 192 pp.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

PF. Condition: New.

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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780199744077. …

Condition: very good. New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. Paperback. xii, 159 pp. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780199732715. Keywords : PHILOSOPHY.

Condition: New.