Meaning, Quantification, Necessity - Themes in Philosophical Logic

Originally published in 1981. This book brings together related ideas surrounding the crucial concepts of meaning, truth, and semantic structure. Throughout, while assuming some familiarity with philosophical logic and elementary formal logic, the text provides a clear exposition.

List of contents

Preface Part 1: Meaning and Truth 1. Meaning 2. Truth 3. Structure 4. Understanding Part 2: Quantification and Reference 5. Names 6. Quantifiers 7. Descriptions Part 3: Necessity and Actuality 8. Necessity 9. Actuality

About the author

Martin Davies

Summary

Originally published in 1981. This book brings together related ideas surrounding the crucial concepts of meaning, truth, and semantic structure. Throughout, while assuming some familiarity with philosophical logic and elementary formal logic, the text provides a clear exposition.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Davies, Martin (University of Leicester Davies, Martin (University of Oxford Uk) Davies
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2019
• EAN: 9780367418021
• ISBN: 978-0-367-41802-1
• No. of pages: 292
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Logic
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Basic principles