An introduction to the philosophy of language [electronic resource]
Morris, Michael (Michael Rowland)2011
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Abstract: In this textbook, Michael Morris offers a critical introduction to the central issues of the philosophy of language.
Main title:
An introduction to the philosophy of language [electronic resource] / Michael Morris.
Imprint:
Cambridge [Mass.] : Cambridge University Press, 2007 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2011.)
Collation:
1 online resource (22 entries) : 1 image, digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: ix, 326 p.
Contents:
Locke and the nature of language -- Frege on sense and reference -- Russell on definite descriptions -- Kripke on proper names -- Natural-kind terms -- Quine on de re and de dicto modality -- Reference and propositional attitudes -- The semantics of propositional attitudes -- Davidson on truth and meaning -- Quine and Davidson on translation and interpretation -- Quine on the indeterminacy of translation -- Austin on speech acts -- Grice on meaning -- Kripke on the rule-following paradox -- Wittgenstein on the Augustinian picture.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781780340272 (online)0521842158 (print)9780521842150 (hbk)9780521603119 (pbk)
Dewey class:
401
LC class:
P107
Language:
English
BRN:
502503
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