Philosophical Perspectives on Language
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Rob Stainton (Author)
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Philosophical theorizing about language now involves an increasing emphasis on empirical work and a renewed convergence with philosophy of mind, formal semantics and logic. This new text reflects this evolution.
Philosophical Perspectives on Language is distinguished in several important respects from other introductions to the topic. Rather than looking at philosophy of language as a collection of (at best) loosely related topics-speech acts, demonstratives, sense and reference, truth and meaning, etc.-this book is organized around a unifying theme: language as a system of symbols that is known and used.
About the Author
Robert Stainton received his doctorate from M.I.T. in linguistics and philosophy. He is author or editor of four books, including Philosophy and Linguistics (with K. Murasugi), Knowledge and Mind (with A. Brook), and Philosophical Perspectives on Language. He is currently associate professor in both the Department of Philosophy and in the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at Carleton University.
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- Contributor: Rob Stainton
- Imprint: Broadview Press Ltd
- ISBN13: 9781551110868
- Number of Pages: 254
- Packaged Dimensions: 165x229x11mm
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd
- Release Date: 1996-03-30
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Robert Stainton received his doctorate from M.I.T. in linguistics and philosophy. He is author or editor of four books, including Philosophy and Linguistics (with K. Murasugi), Knowledge and Mind (with A. Brook), and Philosophical Perspectives on Language. He is currently associate professor in both the Department of Philosophy and in the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at Carleton University.
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