{"product_id":"reading-philosophy-of-language-isbn-9781405124850","title":"Reading Philosophy of Language","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for readers new to the subject, \u003ci\u003eReading Philosophy of Language\u003c\/i\u003e presents key texts in the philosophy of language together with helpful editorial guidance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA concise collection of key texts in the philosophy of language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for readers new to the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures seminal texts by leading figures in the field, such as Austin, Chomsky, Davidson, Dummett and Searle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents three texts on each of five key topics: speech and performance; meaning and truth; knowledge of language; meaning and compositionality; and non-literal meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA volume introduction from the editors outlines the subject’s principal concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroductions to each chapter locate the pieces in context and explain relevant terminology and theories.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInteractive commentaries help readers to engage with the texts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources and Acknowledgements ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Reference and Meaning 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Speech and Action 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Meaning and Truth 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Knowledge of Language 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Meaning and Compositionality 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Non-literal Meaning 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 318\u003c\/p\u003e  \"To get stuck in to this book is to taste the sort of intense learning experience that you might get if the editors were giving you personal tutorials. Those who teach philosophy of language to University undergraduates will regard \u003ci\u003eReading Philosophy of Language\u003c\/i\u003e as a valuable addition to their armoury.\" \u003ci\u003eDr Andrew Woodfield, University of Bristol \u003c!--end--\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is an \u003ci\u003eoutstanding\u003c\/i\u003e text, with a perfect blend of well-selected original works and excellent, interleaved commentary. I will immediately adopt it for my undergraduate Philosophy of Language course.\" \u003ci\u003eDavid Shier, Washington State University\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eJennifer Hornsby\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London. \u003ci\u003eReading Philosophy: Selected Texts with a Method for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e (co-edited with Samuel Guttenplan and Christopher Janaway, Blackwell, 2003) is among her recent publications.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuy Longworth\u003c\/b\u003e is Lecturer in Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London.\u003c\/p\u003e  Designed for readers new to the subject, \u003ci\u003eReading Philosophy of Language\u003c\/i\u003e presents important writings by leading figures in the field, such as Austin, Chomsky, Davidson, Dummett, and Searle. Three texts are presented on each of six key topics: reference and meaning; speech and action; meaning and truth; knowledge of language; meaning and compositionality; and non-literal meaning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtensive editorial material guides readers through these texts. The editors provide an introduction to the text as a whole, outlining the subject’s principal concerns, and explaining how these give rise to the particular questions broached in each chapter. Chapter introductions then locate each piece in context and provide background on relevant terminology and theories; interactive commentaries help readers to engage with the texts, and acquaint them with alternative positions that might be taken on key issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989917679845,"sku":"NP9781405124850","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405124850.jpg?v=1761785901","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/reading-philosophy-of-language-isbn-9781405124850","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}