Reading Philosophy of Language

Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary

Jennifer Hornsby editor Guy Longworth editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:3rd Nov '05

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

This paperback is available in another edition too:

Reading Philosophy of Language cover

Designed for readers new to the subject, Reading Philosophy of Language presents key texts in the philosophy of language together with helpful editorial guidance.

  • A concise collection of key texts in the philosophy of language
  • Ideal for readers new to the subject.
  • Features seminal texts by leading figures in the field, such as Austin, Chomsky, Davidson, Dummett and Searle.
  • Presents three texts on each of five key topics: speech and performance; meaning and truth; knowledge of language; meaning and compositionality; and non-literal meaning.
  • A volume introduction from the editors outlines the subject’s principal concerns.
  • Introductions to each chapter locate the pieces in context and explain relevant terminology and theories.
  • Interactive commentaries help readers to engage with the texts.
    • <

"To get stuck in to this book is to taste the sort of intense learning experience that you might get if the editors were giving you personal tutorials. Those who teach philosophy of language to University undergraduates will regard Reading Philosophy of Language as a valuable addition to their armoury." Dr Andrew Woodfield, University of Bristol

"This is an outstanding text, with a perfect blend of well-selected original works and excellent, interleaved commentary. I will immediately adopt it for my undergraduate Philosophy of Language course." David Shier, Washington State University

ISBN: 9781405124850

Dimensions: 244mm x 173mm x 24mm

Weight: 689g

336 pages