The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Language

by Garcia-Carpintero, Manuel; Kolbel, Max

• ISBN13: 9781472578235
• ISBN10: 1472578236
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-11-20
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Summary

The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Language presents an introductory guide to understanding the history of the discipline as well contemporary new developments.

Beginning with works of Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein, this valuable resource provides a critical history of the core concepts in the area. From generative syntax and formal semantics to broader philosophical issues such as intentional contexts, theories of meaning, and context dependence, a well-known team of experts offer insightful analysis into some of the fundamental questions asked by the philosophy of language. The result is a comprehensive introduction, featuring a series of research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography.

For students and scholars looking to better understand the questions and debates informing the subject, The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Language is an essential study tool.

Author Biography

Manuel García-Carpintero is Professor at the University of Barcelona, Spain.

Max Kölbel is ICREA Research Professor at the University of Barcelona, Spain.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors
Preface
1. Editorial Introduction: the History of the Philosophy of Language Manuel García-Carpintero
2. On the Nature of Language: A Basic Exposition James Higginbotham
3. Formal Semantics Josh Dever
4. Theories of Meaning and Truth Conditions Kathrin Glüer
5. Reference Genoveva Martí
6. Intensional Contexts Michael Nelson
7. Context Dependence Kent Bach
8. Pragmatics François Recanati
9. Semantic Normativity and Naturalism José L. Zalabardo
10. Analyticity, Apriority, Modality Albert Casullo
11. New Directions in the Philosophy of Language Max Kölbel
A-Z of Key Terms
Selected Bibliography
Index