Michael Dummett and the Theory of Meaning

ISBN-13: 9781138321502 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 172 str.

Darryl Gunson

Opis

Published in 1998, this book argues that in recent decades, Anglo-American philosophy of language has been captivated by the idea that the key to progress in this area of philosophy lies in investigating the possibility of constructing a theory of meaning.

Spis treści

1. The Background  2. What is a Theory of Meaning?  3. Full-Bloodedness or Modesty?  4. Explanation or Description?  5. Dispositions, Casual Bases and Tacit Knowledge  6. Tacit Knowledge, Belief and Intentionality  7. Concluding Comments.

O autorze

Darryl Gunson