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The Meaning of Language

Paperback • 1987 • English

The Meaning of Language

By Robert M. Martin

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About the book

Philosophy of language is one of the hardest areas for the beginning student; it is full of difficult questions technical arguments, and jargon. Written in a straightforward and explanatory way and filled with examples, this text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, suitable for students with no background in the philosophy of language or formal logic.The eleven chapters in the book's first part take up a variety of matters connected to questions about what language is for - what ...Show more

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ISBN

9780262631082

Publisher

MIT Press

Published year

1987

Language

English

Original title

The Meaning of Language

Format

Paperback

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