Philosophy for Linguists: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780415206594 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 207 str.

Siobhan Chapman

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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;

O autorze

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