An Inquiry into Meaning and Truth - Softcover
Bertrand Russell is concerned with the foundations of knowledge which he approaches first through language. 'Meaning', as applied to words, is shown to be different for words of different kinds: object-words, proper names, logical words and dictionary words. For a sentence we have to consider the way that it expresses something of the nature of an assertion, a denial, an imperative, a desire, or a question. We can understand what it expresses if we know the meaning of its several words and the rules of syntax. From this Russell passes to a discussion of a belief and a sentence in which it is expressed. 'Knowledge' and 'truth' involve the relationship of truth to experience and Russell considers whether we can know that there are unknowable truths.
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- PublisherSpokesman Books
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0851247377
- ISBN 13 9780851247373
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages445
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AN INQUIRY INTO MEANING AND TRUTH
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First published 1940. A profound discussion of the nature of knowledge and language. In excellent clean condition with no markings or inscription. All profits to Amnesty International. Seller Inventory # 011819
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