Philosophy Of Language: A Contemporary Introduc... Page

Discusses the idea that names are passed down through a "chain" of communication from an initial naming event.

Proposes that to know the meaning of a sentence is to know what would have to be true for it to be correct. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

The idea that meaning is determined by how words are used in social contexts. Discusses the idea that names are passed down

Each chapter concludes with study questions and annotated lists for further reading. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

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