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Success in Referential Communication
M. Paul
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Paperback. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFG; GT; J; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 524.
One of the most basic themes in the philosophy of language is referential uptake, viz., the question of what counts as properly `understanding' a referring act in communication. In this inquiry, the particular line pursued goes back to Strawson's work on re-identification, but the immediate influence is that of Gareth Evans. It is argued that traditional and recent proposals fail to account for success in referential communication. A novel account is developed, resembling Evans' account in combining an external success condition with a Fregean one. But, in contrast to Evans, greater ... Read more
One of the most basic themes in the philosophy of language is referential uptake, viz., the question of what counts as properly `understanding' a referring act in communication. In this inquiry, the particular line pursued goes back to Strawson's work on re-identification, but the immediate influence is that of Gareth Evans. It is argued that traditional and recent proposals fail to account for success in referential communication. A novel account is developed, resembling Evans' account in combining an external success condition with a Fregean one. But, in contrast to Evans, greater ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
Series
Philosophical Studies Series
Number of Pages
172
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048153220
SKU
V9789048153220
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