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基本説明
A concise collection of key texts in the philosophy of language, accompanied by interactive commentaries designed to help readers to engage with the text; features seminal writings by leading figures in the field, such as Austin, Chomsky, Davidson, Dummett and Searle.
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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.
Contents
Sources and Acknowledgements ix
Introduction 1
1. Reference and Meaning 7
2. Speech and Action 43
3. Meaning and Truth 89
4. Knowledge of Language 152
5. Meaning and Compositionality 215
6. Non-literal Meaning 249
Further Reading 306
Index 318
