Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary

Posted By: AlexGolova
Date: March 3, 2021

Reading Philosophy of Language: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary by Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition
English | October 7, 2005 | ISBN: 1405124857 | 340 pages | PDF | 10,07 Mb

Designed for readers new to the subject, Reading Philosophy of Language presents key texts in the philosophy of language together with helpful editorial guidance.
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  • 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.