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Exploring complex language philosophies accessibly.

If you're diving into the world of philosophy and languages, this book is a solid starting block. William G. Lycan doesn't just skim the surface; he takes you through a thorough exploration of twentieth-century thought on language, making complex theories accessible. With structured parts, chapter summaries, and study questions, it's ideal for students or anyone looking to critically engage with how we understand and use language.

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Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction

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ISBN: 9780415171168
Authors: William G. Lycan
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 1999-09-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy
Related Topics: Theory
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Philosophy of Language introduces the student to the main issues and theories in twentieth-century philosophy of language. Topics are structured in three parts in the book. Part I, Reference and Referring Expressions, includes topics such as Russell's Theory of Descriptions, Donnellan's distinction, problems of anaphora, the description theory of proper names, Searle's cluster theory, and the causal-historical theory. Part II, Theories of Meaning, surveys the competing theories of linguistic meaning and compares their various advantages and liabilities. Part III, Pragmatics and Speech Acts, introduces the basic concepts of linguistic pragmatics, includes a detailed discussion of the problem of indirect force and surveys approaches to metaphor. Unique features of the chapter include overviews and summaries, clear supportive examples, study questions, annotated further reading, and a glossary.
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Exploring complex language philosophies accessibly.

If you're diving into the world of philosophy and languages, this book is a solid starting block. William G. Lycan doesn't just skim the surface; he takes you through a thorough exploration of twentieth-century thought on language, making complex theories accessible. With structured parts, chapter summaries, and study questions, it's ideal for students or anyone looking to critically engage with how we understand and use language.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.