Philosophy of Linguistics

Philosophy of Linguistics investigates the foundational concepts and methods of linguistics, the scientific study of human language. This groundbreaking collection, the most thorough treatment of the philosophy of linguistics ever published, brings together philosophers, scientists and historians to map out both the foundational assumptions set during the second half of the last century and the unfolding shifts in perspective in which more functionalist perspectives are explored. The opening chapter lays out the philosophical background in preparation for the papers that follow, which demonstrate the shift in the perspective of linguistics study through discussions of syntax, semantics, phonology and cognitive science more generally. The volume servesas a detailed introduction for those new to the field as well as a rich source of new insights and potential research agendas for those already engaged with the philosophy of linguistics. It provides a bridge between philosophy and current scientific findings, encourages multi-disciplinary dialogue, and covers theory and applications.

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• Authors: Dov M. Gabbay, Dov M. (King''s College London) Gabbay
• Assisted by: Nicholas Asher (Editor), Tim Fernando (Editor), Ruth Kempson (Editor), Dov M. Gabbay (Editor of the series), Thagard Paul (Editor of the series), Woods John (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.01.2012
• EAN: 9780444517470
• ISBN: 978-0-444-51747-0
• No. of pages: 598
• Series: Handbook of the Philosophy of Science; Handbook of the Philosophy of Science
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Linguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General