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The Cambridge Handbook of the Philosophy of Language

The Cambridge Handbook of the Philosophy of Language

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The philosophy of language is a key area of study for those working in semantics, pragmatics, cognition, and philosophy of mind and ideas. This handbook brings together leading scholars from around the world to explore the relationship between language, philosophy, and linguistics. Chapters cover a wide range of topics, including meaning, truth, reference, names, propositions, logicality, vagueness, value judgments, slurs, deception, proximization, argumentation theory, and linguistic relativity. The book provides a comprehensive guide to contemporary research in the field and is essential reading for philosophers and linguists interested in interdisciplinary perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 829 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press


The philosophy of language holds a pivotal position in the realms of semantics, pragmatics, cognition, as well as the philosophy of mind and ideas. By assembling an international team of esteemed scholars, this handbook offers a comprehensive exploration into the intricate relationship between language, philosophy, and linguistics. The chapters are organized into thematic sections, covering a diverse range of topics, from fundamental philosophical concepts such as meaning, truth, reference, names, and propositions to the latest advancements in the field, including the logicality of language, the nature of vagueness in natural language, value judgments, slurs, deception, proximization in discourse, argumentation theory, and linguistic relativity. Additionally, the book includes chapters that delve into selected linguistic theories and their philosophical ramifications, providing a much-needed interdisciplinary perspective. This cutting-edge volume serves as a vital resource for philosophers engaged in language and linguistics, as well as linguists interested in philosophical analyses.

Weight: 1396g
Dimension: 171 x 248 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108729307

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