Reference Without Referents

Zusatztext full of interesting and provocative views Klappentext Reference is a central topic in philosophy of language, and has been the main focus of discussion about how language relates to the world. R. M. Sainsbury sets out a new approach to the concept, which promises to bring to an end some long-standing debates in semantic theory. Lucid and accessible, and written with a minimum of technicality, Sainsbury's book also includes a useful historical survey. It will be of interest to those working in logic, mind, and metaphysics as well as essential reading for philosophers of language. Zusammenfassung Reference is a central topic in philosophy of language, and has been the main focus of discussion about how language relates to the world. This book includes a historical survey. It is intended for those working in logic, mind, and metaphysics as well as essential reading for philosophers of language. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 1: A short history of theories of names 2: Framework issues 3: Proper names 4: Pronouns: anaphora and demonstration 5: Complex and plural referring expressions 6: Existence and fiction 7: Mental reference and individual concepts Bibliography

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• Authors: R M Sainsbury, R. M. Sainsbury, R. M. (Department of Philosophy Sainsbury, Sainsbury R. M.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.05.2005
• EAN: 9780199241804
• ISBN: 978-0-19-924180-4
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Philosophy of Language, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Modern, PHILOSOPHY / Logic, PHILOSOPHY / Metaphysics, PHILOSOPHY / Language, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Western philosophy from c 1800, Philosophy: logic, Western Philosophy, From C 1900 -