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Philosophy of Language: The Classics Explained (The MIT Press) - Softcover

Mcginn, Colin

 
9780262529822: Philosophy of Language: The Classics Explained (The MIT Press)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0262529823 ISBN 13: 9780262529822
Publisher: MIT Press, 2016

Synopsis

An accessible introduction to the philosophy of language through clear explanations of ten of the field's most influential texts.

Understanding the philosophy of language can be challenging for newcomers, particularly when encountering the classic works that have shaped the discipline. This engaging guide makes those foundational texts approachable by providing systematic explanations of ten of the most widely studied essays and theories in modern philosophy of language.

Written with clarity, precision, and an informal style that never sacrifices accuracy, the book helps readers grasp complex concepts while encouraging critical thinking and deeper discussion.

Topics explored include:

  • Sense and reference
  • Proper names
  • Definite descriptions
  • Demonstratives and indexicals
  • Semantic externalism
  • Theories of truth
  • Truth and meaning
  • Speaker meaning and communication

Classic philosophers discussed include:

  • Gottlob Frege
  • Saul Kripke
  • Bertrand Russell
  • Keith Donnellan
  • David Kaplan
  • Gareth Evans
  • Hilary Putnam
  • Alfred Tarski
  • Donald Davidson
  • H. P. Grice

Each chapter carefully explains a landmark text, highlights its central arguments, and includes thoughtful critical commentary to help readers engage with the material and develop their own understanding of the subject.

Ideal for undergraduate philosophy courses and graduate students new to the field, this comprehensive guide also serves as an excellent companion to anthologies of primary source readings, making some of philosophy's most important and influential works both accessible and rewarding to study.

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About the Author

Colin McGinn has taught philosophy at institutions of higher learning including University College London, Rutgers University, and Oxford University. He is the author of The Character of Mind, Consciousness and Its Objects, The Meaning of Disgust, Philosophy of Language: The Classics Explained, Inborn Knowledge: The Mystery Within, Prehension: The Hand and the Emergence of Humanity (the last three published by the MIT Press), and other books.

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Publisher
MIT Press
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0262529823
ISBN 13 
9780262529822
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240