Words without meaning /

According to the received view of linguistic communication, the primary function of language is to enable speakers to reveal the propositional contents of their thoughts to hearers. Speakers are able to do this because they share with their hearers an understanding of the meanings of words. Christop...

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Main Author:	Gauker, Christopher
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2003.
Series:	Contemporary philosophical monographs ; 3
Subjects:	Semantics. Language and languages > Philosophy. Semantics (Philosophy) Pragmatics. PHILOSOPHY/General LINGUISTICS & LANGUAGE/General Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book