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This text presents a new logical framework to capture the meaning of sentences in conversation. It is based on a richer notion of meaning than traditional approaches, and allows for an integrated treatment of statements and questions. The first part of the text presents the framework in detail, whil...

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Main Authors: Ciardelli, Ivano (Author), Groenendijk, J. A. G. (Jeroen A. G.) (Author), Roelofsen, Floris (Author)
Corporate Author: Oxford University Press
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Oxford surveys in semantics and pragmatics ; 6.
Subjects:
Semantics.
Semantics
Sémantique.
semantics.
Grammar, syntax & morphology.
Philosophy of language.
Philosophy: logic.
Semantics & pragmatics.
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / Morphology.
Philosophy / Language.
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / Semantics.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This text presents a new logical framework to capture the meaning of sentences in conversation. It is based on a richer notion of meaning than traditional approaches, and allows for an integrated treatment of statements and questions. The first part of the text presents the framework in detail, while the second demonstrates its many benefits.
Item Description:This edition previously issued in print: 2018.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191852473
0191852473