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Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction introduces the student to the main issues and theories in twentieth century philosophy of language, focusing specifically on linguistic phenomena.Topics are structured in four parts in the book. Part I, Reference and Referring Expressions, includes topics such as Russell's Theory of Desciptions, Donnellan's distinction, problems of anaphora, the description theory of proper names, Searle's cluster theory, and the causalhistorical 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. Part IV, new to this edition, examines the four theories of metaphor.Features of Philosophy of Language include:new chapters on Frege and puzzles, inferentialism, illocutionary theories of meaning and relevance theorychapter overviews and summariesclear supportive examplesstudy questionsannotated further readingglossary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction, 2nd Edition'? A: The book introduces students to key issues and theories in twentieth-century philosophy of language, emphasizing linguistic phenomena.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is divided into four parts: Reference and Referring Expressions, Theories of Meaning, Pragmatics and Speech Acts, and a new section on theories of metaphor.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction, 2nd Edition' is William G. Lycan.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include Russell's Theory of Descriptions, Donnellan's distinction, anaphora, theories of meaning, and approaches to metaphor.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on April 10, 2008.
- Q: Does the book include study questions? A: Yes, the book features study questions to assist students in their understanding of the material.
- Q: What additional resources does the book provide? A: The book includes chapter overviews, summaries, clear examples, annotated further reading, and a glossary.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy of language? A: Yes, the book is designed to introduce students to the main concepts and theories, making it suitable for beginners.