Philosophy of language books

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Simulating the Evolution of Language

Simulating the Evolution of Language

Author: Angelo Cangelosi ,  Domenico Parisi
ISBN: 9781852334284
Format: Paperback
$366.96

This is a survey of the computational models and methodologies used for studying the evolution and origin of language...  Read More >>

Facing Facts

Facing Facts

Author: Neale
ISBN: 9780199247158
Format: Hardback
$146.95

Stephen Neale presents an examination of a cornerstone of modern philosophy: the idea that our thoughts and utterances...  Read More >>

Metaphor in Dante

Metaphor in Dante

Author: David Gibbons
ISBN: 9781900755634
Format: Paperback
$162.00

In the 16th century, Dante's use of metaphor was still considered remarkable enough to describe him as a ""poeta...  Read More >>

Flexible Syntax: A Theory of Case and Arguments

Flexible Syntax: A Theory of Case and Arguments

Author: A. Neeleman ,  F. Weerman
ISBN: 9780792371991
Format: Paperback
$261.36

Neeleman and Weerman take issue with this view, arguing for a more flexible approach on the basis of conceptual...  Read More >>

Essays on Actions and Events: Philosophical Essays Volume 1

Essays on Actions and Events: Philosophical Essays Volume...

Author: Donald Davidson (, University of California, Berkeley)
ISBN: 9780199246274
Format: Paperback
$48.95

Donald Davidson has prepared a new edition of his classic 1980 collection of Essays on Actions and Events, including...  Read More >>

Inquiries into Truth and Interpretation: Philosophical Essays Volume 2

Inquiries into Truth and Interpretation: Philosophical...

Author: Donald Davidson (, University of California, Berkeley)
ISBN: 9780199246281
Format: Hardback
$178.95

This volume updates Donald Davidson's ""Inquiries into Truth and Interpretation"" (1984), which set out his philosophy...  Read More >>

The Use of Language

The Use of Language

Author: Prashant Parikh
ISBN: 9781575863542
Format: Paperback
$71.28

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The Use of Language

The Use of Language

Author: Prashant Parikh
ISBN: 9781575863559
Format: Hardback
$184.80

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Indigenous Grammar Across Cultures

Indigenous Grammar Across Cultures

Author: Hannes Kniffka
ISBN: 9783631385814
Format: Paperback
$260.56

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Lingua ex Machina: Reconciling Darwin and Chomsky with the Human Brain

Lingua ex Machina: Reconciling Darwin and Chomsky with...

Author: William H. Calvin ,  Derek Bickerton
ISBN: 9780262531986
Format: Paperback
$60.72

This book presents an engaging challenge to those who view the human capacity for language as a winner-take-all...  Read More >>

Meister Eckhart: Analogy, Univocity and Unity

Meister Eckhart: Analogy, Univocity and Unity

Author: Burkhard Mojsisch (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) ,  Orrin F. Summerell
ISBN: 9789060324653
Format: Hardback
$238.05

"This text takes a thorough look at Meister Eckhart's achievements and covers such topics as: from Albert the great...  Read More >>

Words And Rules

Words And Rules

Author: Prof Steven Pinker
ISBN: 9780753810255
Format: Paperback
$26.99

An account of how language actually works.  Read More >>

Dummett: Philosophy of Language

Dummett: Philosophy of Language

Author: Karen Green (Monash University)
ISBN: 9780745622958
Format: Paperback
$36.95

* First comprehensive introduction to Dummetta s philosophy of language * Shows the relevance of Dummetta s theories...  Read More >>

Dummett: Philosophy of Language

Dummett: Philosophy of Language

Author: Karen Green (Monash University)
ISBN: 9780745622941
Format: Hardback
$211.07

* First comprehensive introduction to Dummetta s philosophy of language * Shows the relevance of Dummetta s theories...  Read More >>

The Logic of Metaphor: Analogous Parts of Possible Worlds

The Logic of Metaphor: Analogous Parts of Possible Worlds...

Author: Eric Steinhart
ISBN: 9780792370048
Format: Hardback
$343.20

Metaphors and Logic Metaphors are among the most vigorous offspring of the creative mind; I'll argue that some sentences...  Read More >>

Communication Magic: Exploring the Structure and Meaning of Language

Communication Magic: Exploring the Structure and Meaning...

Author: L Michael Hall
ISBN: 9781899836734
Format: Paperback
$52.99

Michael Hall has revised and expanded his classic book, The Secrets of Magic. This thoroughly updated and restructured...  Read More >>

The Problem of the Essential Indexical

The Problem of the Essential Indexical

Author: John Perry (Stanford University, California)
ISBN: 9781575862460
Format: Hardback
$115.95

This book includes papers on situation semantics and the structure of belief.  Read More >>

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