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Naming and Believing
G. W. Fitch
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Paperback. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; HPC; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 345.
The relationship between thought, language, and the world is an intimate one. When we have an idea or thought about the world and we wish to express that idea or thought to others we utter a sentence or make a statement. If the statement correctly describes the world then it is true. Moreover, it seems as though our ability to have more complex or sophisticated thoughts about the world increases as the complexity of our language or our ability to use the language increases. Understanding the complex relationship between language, thought, and the world is one of the central aims ... Read more
The relationship between thought, language, and the world is an intimate one. When we have an idea or thought about the world and we wish to express that idea or thought to others we utter a sentence or make a statement. If the statement correctly describes the world then it is true. Moreover, it seems as though our ability to have more complex or sophisticated thoughts about the world increases as the complexity of our language or our ability to use the language increases. Understanding the complex relationship between language, thought, and the world is one of the central aims ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
Series
Philosophical Studies Series
Number of Pages
218
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401081696
SKU
V9789401081696
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