Formal Semantics:Cann: An Introduction (Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics) - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521376106 ISBN 13: 9780521376105

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to formal, and especially Montague, semantics within a linguistic framework. It presupposes no previous background in logic, but takes the student step-by-step from simple predicate/argument structures and their interpretation through to Montague's intentional logic. It covers all the major aspects, including set theory, propositional logic, type theory, lambda abstraction, traditional and generalised quantifiers, inference, tense and aspect, possible worlds semantics, and intensionality. Throughout the emphasis is on the use of logical tools for linguistic semantics, rather than on purely logical topics, and the introductory chapter situates formal semantics within the general framework of linguistic semantics. It assumes some basic knowledge of linguistics, but aims to be as non-technical as possible within a technical subject. Formal Semantics will be welcomed by students of linguistics, artificial intelligence and cognitive science alike.

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Book Description

This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to formal, and especially Montague, semantics within a linguistic framework.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521376106
• ISBN 13: 9780521376105
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 364