Meaning by Paul Horwich (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Meaning by Paul Horwich Presents an original theory of meaning, demonstrates its richness, and defends it against all comers. The author surveys the diversity of twentieth-century philosophical insights into meaning and shows that his theory can reconcile these with a common-sense view of meaning as derived from use. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is meaning? Paul Horwich presents an original philosophical theory, demonstrates its richness, and defends it against all comers. At the core of his theory is the idea, made famous by Wittgenstein, that the meaning of a word derives from its use; Horwich articulates this idea in a new way that will restore it to the prominence that it deserves. He surveys the diversity of valuable insights into meaning that have been gained in the twentieth century, and seeksto accommodate them within his theory. His aim is not to correct a common-sense view of meaning, but to vindicate it: he seeks to take the mystery out of meaning. Horwichs 1990book Truth stablished itself both as the definitive exposition and defence of a notable philosophical theory, `minimalism, and as a stimulating, straightforward introduction to philosophical debate about truth. Meaning now gives the broader context in which the theory of truth operates, and is published simultaneously with a revised edition of Truth, in which Horwich refines and develops his treatment of the subject in the light of subsequent discussions, whilepreserving the distinctive format which made the book so successful. The two books together present a compelling view of the relations between language, thought, and reality. They will be essential reading for all philosophers oflanguage. Author Biography Paul Horwich is Professor of Philosophy at University College London. He was previously Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Table of Contents 1: Introduction2: Pseudo-Constraints on an Adequate Theory of Meaning3: Meaning as Use4: Truth5: Reference6: Implicit Definition, Analyticity, and A-priori Knowledge7: The Composition of Meanings8: Norms of Language9: Quelling Quines Qualms10: A Straight Solution to Kripkes Sceptical ParadoxBibliographyIndex Review `an important book ... a thought-provoking challenge to the current orthodoxies surrounding meaning, one on which all advocates of formal semantics - indeed all those who want an answer to the question of what meaning is - will do well to reflect.The Philosophical Review, vol. 110, no. 1 Long Description What is meaning? Paul Horwich presents an original philosophical theory, demonstrates its richness, and defends it against all comers. At the core of his theory is the idea, made famous by Wittgenstein, that the meaning of a word derives from its use; Horwich articulates this idea in a new way that will restore it to the prominence that it deserves. He surveys the diversity of valuable insights into meaning that have been gained in the twentieth century, and seeksto accommodate them within his theory. His aim is not to correct a common-sense view of meaning, but to vindicate it: he seeks to take the mystery out of meaning. Horwichs 1990 book Truth stablished itself both as the definitive exposition and defence of a notablephilosophical theory, `minimalism, and as a stimulating, straightforward introduction to philosophical debate about truth. Meaning now gives the broader context in which the theory of truth operates, and is published simultaneously with a revised edition of Truth, in which Horwich refines and develops his treatment of the subject in the light of subsequent discussions, while preserving the distinctive format which made the book so successful. The two books together present acompelling view of the relations between language, thought, and reality. They will be essential reading for all philosophers of language. Review Text `an important book ... a thought-provoking challenge to the current orthodoxies surrounding meaning, one on which all advocates of formal semantics - indeed all those who want an answer to the question of what meaning is - will do well to reflect.The Philosophical Review, vol. 110, no. 1 Review Quote an important book ... a thought-provoking challenge to the current orthodoxies surrounding meaning, one on which all advocates of formal semantics - indeed all those who want an answer to the question of what meaning is - will do well to reflect.The Philosophical Review, vol. 110, no. 1 Feature A leading philosopher tackles a central problemOriginal, fresh, and controversialEssential reading for all philosophers of languageClearly written and carefully organizedIdeal for advanced studentsPublished simultaneously with new edition of companion volume on Truth Details ISBN0198237286 Author Paul Horwich Short Title MEANING Language English ISBN-10 0198237286 ISBN-13 9780198237280 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 121.68 Imprint Clarendon Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations bibliography, index Position Professor of Philosophy Affiliation Professor of Philosophy, University College, London DOI 10.1604/9780198237280 UK Release Date 1998-12-03 AU Release Date 1998-12-03 NZ Release Date 1998-12-03 Pages 254 Publisher Oxford University Press Year 1998 Publication Date 1998-12-03 Alternative 9780198238249 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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