Philosophy for Linguists: An Introduction
Author:   Siobhan Chapman
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415206587


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   27 July 2000
Format:   Hardback
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Philosophy for Linguists provides students with a clear, concise introduction to the main topics in the philosophy of language. Focusing on what students of linguistics need to know and how philosophy relates to modern linguistics, the book is structured around key branches of the field: semantics, pragmatics, and language acquisition. Assuming no prior knowledge of philosophy, Siobhan Chapman traces the history and development of ideas in the philosophy of language and outlines the contributions of specific philosophers. The book is highly accessible and student-oriented and includes: a general introduction and introductions to each chapter numerous examples and quotations comprehensive suggestions for further reading an extensive glossary of linguistic terms.

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Author:   Siobhan Chapman
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9780415206587


ISBN 10:   0415206588
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   27 July 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Words and things; Chapter 2 Propositions and logic; Chapter 3 Truth and reality; Chapter 4 Speakers and hearers; Chapter 5 Language and mind;

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Recommended for beginning students in linguistics, for concerned general readers, and for professionals. -Choice


Recommended for beginning students in linguistics, for concerned general readers, and for professionals. <br>-Choice <br>


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Siobhan Chapman is a lecturer in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Liverpool.

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