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This concise and affordable anthology is designed for use as a textbook in both undergraduate and graduate courses in philosophy of language. It aims to provide a core of essential primary sources and may be used either on its own, or in conjunction with a secondary source.

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Author:   Robert J. Stainton
Publisher:   Broadview Press Ltd
Imprint:   Broadview Press Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9781551112534

ISBN 10:   1551112531
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   09 June 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Preface I. Syntax and Semantics (The System Perspective) Noam Chomsky, “Knowledge of Language: Its Nature, Origin and Use” Gottlob Frege, “Ueber Sinn und Bedeutung” Bertrand Russell, “Descriptions” Donald Davidson, “Truth and Meaning” Saul Kripke, “Identity and Necessity” II. Mental States and Linguistic Content (The Knowledge Perspective) A. Meanings and Ideas H. Paul Grice, “Meaning” Jerry A. Fodor, “Propositional Attitudes” Daniel C. Dennett, “Three Kinds of Intentional Psychology” B. Skeptical Worries W.V. Quine, “Two Dogmas of Empiricism” Ludwig Wittgenstein, Selections from Philosophical Investigations III. Language and Speakers (The Use Perspective) A. Speech Acts John L. Austin, “Performative Utterances” John R. Searle, “What Is A Speech Act?” B. Speaker’s Meaning and Reference H. Paul Grice, “Logic and Conversation” Peter F. Strawson, “On Referring” Keith Donnellan, “Reference and Definite Descriptions” Donald Davidson, “What Metaphors Mean” Sources

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Robert Stainton received his doctorate from M.I.T. in linguistics and philosophy. He is author or editor of four books, including Philosophy and Linguistics (with K. Murasugi), Knowledge and Mind (with A. Brook), and Philosophical Perspectives on Language. He is currently Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean (Research) at The University of Western Ontario.

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