Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Language, The (Bloomsbury Companions) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472578236 ISBN 13: 9781472578235

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2014

Synopsis

The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Language presents an introductory guide to understanding the history of the discipline as well contemporary new developments.

Beginning with works of Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein, this valuable resource provides a critical history of the core concepts in the area. From generative syntax and formal semantics to broader philosophical issues such as intentional contexts, theories of meaning, and context dependence, a well-known team of experts offer insightful analysis into some of the fundamental questions asked by the philosophy of language. The result is a comprehensive introduction, featuring a series of research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography.

For students and scholars looking to better understand the questions and debates informing the subject, The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Language is an essential study tool.

About this title

Book Description:

A comprehensive introduction for students and scholars looking to better understand the history, questions and debates informing the subject,

About the Author:

Manuel García-Carpintero is Professor at the University of Barcelona, Spain.

Max Kölbel is ICREA Research Professor at the University of Barcelona, Spain.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1472578236
• ISBN 13: 9781472578235
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304
• Editor: Garcia-Carpintero Manuel