Logico-Linguistic Papers

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Logico-Linguistic Papers by P.F. Strawson, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: P.F. Strawson ISBN: 9781351921497
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 5, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: P.F. Strawson
ISBN: 9781351921497
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 5, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

P.F. Strawson has been a major and influential spokesman for ordinary language philosophy throughout the late twentieth century, studying the relationship between common language and the language of formal logic. This reissue of his collection of early essays, Logico-Linguistic Papers, is published with a brand new introduction by Professor Strawson but, apart from minor corrections to the text, these classic essays remain original and intact. Logico-Linguistic Papers contains Strawson's major essay, 'On Referring', in which he disputed Bertrand Russell's theory of definite descriptions, distinguishing between referring to an entity and asserting its existence. The book contains twelve essays in all, grouped by subject matter. The first five are concerned with the topic of singular reference and predication and the last three are all responses to J.L. Austin's treatment of the topic of truth. Strawson disputes the correspondence theory of truth, maintaining that facts are what statements (when true) state. The remaining papers deal with meaning, speech acts, logical truth and Chomsky's views on syntax.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

P.F. Strawson has been a major and influential spokesman for ordinary language philosophy throughout the late twentieth century, studying the relationship between common language and the language of formal logic. This reissue of his collection of early essays, Logico-Linguistic Papers, is published with a brand new introduction by Professor Strawson but, apart from minor corrections to the text, these classic essays remain original and intact. Logico-Linguistic Papers contains Strawson's major essay, 'On Referring', in which he disputed Bertrand Russell's theory of definite descriptions, distinguishing between referring to an entity and asserting its existence. The book contains twelve essays in all, grouped by subject matter. The first five are concerned with the topic of singular reference and predication and the last three are all responses to J.L. Austin's treatment of the topic of truth. Strawson disputes the correspondence theory of truth, maintaining that facts are what statements (when true) state. The remaining papers deal with meaning, speech acts, logical truth and Chomsky's views on syntax.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Straight and Level by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book Losing Heart by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book Creative graduate pathways within and beyond the creative industries by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book The Native Tribes of South West Africa by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book Gender in World History by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book Science and Virtue by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book The Local Origins of Modern Society by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book Black Bottom Stomp by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book The Medieval Idea of Law as Represented by Lucas de Penna (Routledge Revivals) by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book Technology, Tradition and the State in Africa by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book The Handbook of Play Therapy and Therapeutic Play by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book The Roman World by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book Collective Action and Urban Poverty Alleviation by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book Four Most Baffling Challenges for Teachers and How to Solve Them, The by P.F. Strawson
Cover of the book Implementing the Code of Practice for Children with Special Educational Needs by P.F. Strawson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy