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Simple sentences, substitution, and intuitions /

The phenomenon of substitution failure is a longstanding focus of discussion for philosophers of language. Examining this puzzling feature of language, Jennifer Saul explores its implications for theory and reference of names, and for the methodology of semantics.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Saul, Jennifer Mather, 1968-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Clarendon, ©2007.
Subjects:
Grammar, Comparative and general > Sentences.
Language and languages > Philosophy.
Semantics (Philosophy)
Phrase (Linguistique)
Langage et langues > Philosophie.
Sémantique (Philosophie)
Grammar, Comparative and general > Sentences
Language and languages > Philosophy
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The phenomenon of substitution failure is a longstanding focus of discussion for philosophers of language. Examining this puzzling feature of language, Jennifer Saul explores its implications for theory and reference of names, and for the methodology of semantics.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 176 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191711848
0191711845
9780199219155
019921915X