Truth & Denotation - A Study in Semantical Theory

List of contents

Preface 1. Philosophical Analysis and Formalized Languages 2. First-Order Languages 3. First-Order Syntax 4. Multiple Denotation: First-Order Semantics 5. Truth, Adequacy, and Consistency 6. Set Theory and Theory of Types 7. Satisfaction, Designation, Determination 8. Non-Translational Semantics I 9. Non-Translational Semantics II 10. Individual and Functional Constants 11. Inscriptions and Multiple Denotation 12. Inscriptions and Comprehension 13. First-Order Constructivism

About the author

R. M. Martin was an American logician and analytic philosopher.

Summary

Originally published in 1958. A study in the logical foundations of modern theoretical semantics, this book is concerned with notions of designation and consistency as well as denotation and truth.

Product details

• Authors: R. M. Martin
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.05.2015
• EAN: 9781138908079
• ISBN: 978-1-138-90807-9
• No. of pages: 318
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Epistemology; Routledge Library Editions: Epistemology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works