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OverviewWhat is meaning? Paul Horwich presents an original philosophical theory, demonstrates its richness, and defends it against all comers. At the core of his theory is the idea, made famous by Wittgenstein, that the meaning of a word derives from its use; Horwich articulates this idea in a new way that will restore it to the prominence that it deserves. He surveys the diversity of valuable insights into meaning that have been gained in the twentieth century, and seeks to accommodate them within his theory. His aim is not to correct a common-sense view of meaning, but to vindicate it: he seeks to take the mystery out of meaning. Horwich's 1990 book Truth established itself both as the definitive exposition and defence of a notable philosophical theory, `minimalism', and as a stimulating, straightforward introduction to philosophical debate about truth. Meaning now gives the broader context in which the theory of truth operates, and is published simultaneously with a revised edition of Truth, in which Horwich refines and develops his treatment of the subject in the light of subsequent discussions, while preserving the distinctive format which made the book so successful. The two books together present a compelling view of the relations between language, thought, and reality. They will be essential reading for all philosophers of language. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul Horwich (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University College, London)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Clarendon Press Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.304kg ISBN: 9780198238249ISBN 10: 019823824 Pages: 254 Publication Date: 03 December 1998 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Pseudo-Constraints on an Adequate Theory of Meaning 3: Meaning as Use 4: Truth 5: Reference 6: Implicit Definition, Analyticity, and A-priori Knowledge 7: The Composition of Meanings 8: Norms of Language 9: Quelling Quine's Qualms 10: A Straight Solution to Kripke's Sceptical Paradox Bibliography IndexReviewsThe remarkable clarity and ease of presentation make it ideal reading for students of philosophy and of the philosophy of language Years Work in English Studies An important book ... a thought-provoking challenge to the current orthodoxies surrounding meaning, one on which all advocates of formal semantics - indeed all those who want an answer to the question of what meaning is - will do well to reflect The Philosophical Review Author InformationPaul Horwich is Professor of Philosophy at University College London. He was previously Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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