This study book, written by Alexander Miller, offers a thorough introduction to the philosophy of language. It is suitable for use in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The third edition includes new chapters, summaries, and study questions for a deeper understanding.
Description
Philosophy of Language provides an extensive overview of twentieth-century and contemporary philosophical theories about meaning. Miller discusses the historical development and thematic approaches within the philosophy of language. From Frege’s foundational theories about sense and reference to the influential insights of Quine, Kripke, and Wittgenstein, the book clarifies complex debates. Work by Davidson, Dummett, Searle, Fodor, McGinn, Wright, Grice, and Tarski is also discussed in depth.
The third edition has been fully revised and includes:
- an introduction specifically for students;
- new sections on Philip Pettit’s ‘ethocentric’ insights and Hannah Ginsborg’s ‘partial reductionism’;
- chapter outlines and study questions;
- updated reading guides for each chapter.
This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to delve into the philosophy of language.
Product specifications
- Author: Alexander Miller (University of Birmingham, UK)
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint: Routledge
- Publication date: 2018-01-29
- Number of pages: 448
- ISBN: 9780415718974
- Theme: Philosophy
- BISAC: PHILOSOPHY / Language
About the author
Alexander Miller is a professor of philosophy at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He is the author of Contemporary Metaethics: An Introduction and co-editor of Rule-Following and Meaning and A Companion to the Philosophy of Language.