Principles of Language and Mind

First published in 1985, Principles of Language and Mind presents a systematic and original account of the principles which enable us to understand the origin, primary functions, and later development of human language.

List of contents

1. The nature of the inquiry 2. Language and evolution 3. The nature and origin of language 4. Stimulus , sign, signal, symbol 5. Speech and thought 6. Discourse and theory 7. Written language 8. Meaning, reference, categorization, modality 9. Logic 10. Conclusion

Product details

• Authors: T.p. Waldron, Waldron T.P.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.10.2025
• EAN: 9781041126294
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4112629-4
• No. of pages: 254
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Philosophy of Language, PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, PHILOSOPHY / Logic, PHILOSOPHY / Language, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy: logic, Mind;Language;Human language;Evolution;Speech;Thought