Overview
Meaning brings together some of the most significant philosophical work on linguistic representation and understanding, presenting canonical essays on core questions in the philosophy of language.
- Brings together essential readings which define and advance the literature on linguistic representation and understanding.
- Examines key topics in philosophy of language, including analyticity; translational indeterminacy; theories of reference; meaning as use; the nature of linguistic competence; truth and meaning; and relations between semantics and metaphysics.
- Includes classic articles by key figures such as Frege, Quine, Putnam, Kripke, and Davidson; and recent reactions to this work by philosophers including Mark Wilson, Scott Soames, James Higginbotham, Frank Jackson, Alex Byrne, and Paul Bogohossian.
Synopsis
A collection of readings for a course in the philosophy of language and semantics. The 14 articles are reprinted from publication during the second half of the 20th century. Among the heavyweights represented are Frege, Quine, Putnam, Kripke, and Davidson. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Editorials
From the Publisher
"This book covers a wide range of core topics in philosophy of language and strikes a nice balance between classic papers and more recent work. The collection will form the basis for an excellent course on philosophy of language."
—Stephen Laurence, University of Sheffield
"Meaning takes the reader through many of the most crucial developments in the study of meaning from Frege through to the present day; this book will certainly prove an invaluable resource for both students and professionals."
—Emma Borg, University of Reading
"This is an excellent collection on meaning, blending classics with insightful recent contributions."
—Michael Devitt, City University of New York