Philosophy of Language: The Classics Explained

by Colin McGinn

Book Overview

An introduction to philosophy of language through systematic and accessible explanations of ten classic texts by such thinkers as Frege, Kripke, Russell, and Putnam.

Many beginning students in philosophy of language find themselves grappling with dense and difficult texts not easily understood by someone new to the field. This book offers an introduction to philosophy of language by explaining ten classic, often anthologized, texts. Accessible...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262529823
• ISBN13: 9780262529822
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher