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Hardback. The Logic of Metaphor uses techniques from possible worlds semantics to provide formal truth-conditions for many grammatical classes of metaphors. This book treats lexicon as a conceptual network with semantics provided by an intensional predicate calculus. It shows how to extend deductive and adductive inference systems so as to handle metaphors. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFA; HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370048
- ISBN
- 9780792370048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.65
€ 132.65
Paperback. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFG; CFX; HPL; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048157129
- ISBN
- 9789048157129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
The Logic of Our Language. An Introduction to Symbolic Logic.
Jackson, Rodger L.; McLeod, Melanie L.
Paperback. A book that lays bare the underlying logic of the English language. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: CFA; HPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 185 x 19. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Broadview Press Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781554811847
- ISBN
- 9781554811847
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.20€ 57.74
€ 58.20
€ 57.74
Paperback. Series: The New Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFF; HPCB; HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048162758
- ISBN
- 9789048162758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
paperback. Editor(s): Kijania-Placek, Katarzyna; Wolenski, Jan. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HPK; HPL; PBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 667.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401061469
- ISBN
- 9789401061469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.54
€ 195.54
Hardback. This work deals with a number of constructions in Mandarin Chinese which involve the main verb and the material following it, like the object NPs, resultative phrases, durative expressions and other elements. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2GDCM; CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792354628
- ISBN
- 9780792354628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.59
€ 132.59
Hardback. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBX; CFA; HPC; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 529.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319403007
- ISBN
- 9783319403007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.14
€ 139.14
Hardback. Connecting some central topics in the philosophies of language, science and ontology, treating them within the framework of a single theory, this book argues that meaning in language is an outcome of the evolutionary development of forms of animal communication, and explains this process by naturalising the Locke-Grice approach. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792353317
- ISBN
- 9780792353317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.86
€ 132.86
Paperback. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048151264
- ISBN
- 9789048151264
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
The New Theory of Reference. Kripke, Marcus, and its Origins.
. Ed(S): Humphreys, Paul W.; Fetzer, James H.
Hardback. A collection of essays, which is the definitive version of a widely discussed debate over the origins of the New Theory of Reference. It is suitable for those acquainted with these influential ideas. Editor(s): Humphreys, Paul W.; Fetzer, James H. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348986
- ISBN
- 9780792348986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.14
€ 200.14
The New Theory of Reference. Kripke, Marcus, and Its Origins.
. Ed(S): Humphreys, Paul W.; Fetzer, James H.
Paperback. Deals with the debate over the origins of the New Theory of Reference. This book discusses who was responsible for the ideas that Saul Kripke presented in his "Naming and Necessity". It also discusses the contributions of philosophers such as Follesdal, Geach, Hintikka, Plantinga, and Stig Kanger to the development of modal semantics. Editor(s): Humphreys, Paul W.; Fetzer, James H. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355786
- ISBN
- 9780792355786
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 199.99
€ 199.99
Paperback. Editor(s): Jaeggli, M.; Safir, Kenneth J. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556080876
- ISBN
- 9781556080876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.24
€ 253.24
Paperback. Series: Library of Rhetorics. Num Pages: 123 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; DS; HB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 8. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 123
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401048811
- ISBN
- 9789401048811
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.40
€ 126.40
Paperback. Editor(s): Drummond, J. J.; Embree, Lester. Series: Contributions to Phenomenology. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HPCF3; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048142071
- ISBN
- 9789048142071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.41
€ 129.41
Paperback. Num Pages: 372 pages, index. BIC Classification: CFA; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 25. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226398815
- ISBN
- 9780226398815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 37.57
€ 47.99
€ 37.57
Paperback. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1974
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789024715893
- ISBN
- 9789024715893
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. Is common language conceptually prior to idiolectics? What is a theory of meaning? Does constructivism provide a satisfactory account of mathematics? What are indefinitely extensible concepts? Can we change the past? This book addresses these questions. Editor(s): McGuinness, Brian; Oliveri, Gianluigi. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792328049
- ISBN
- 9780792328049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.13
€ 202.13
Paperback. Editor(s): McGuinness, B. F.; Oliveri, Gianluigi. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HPJ; HPL; PBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048143894
- ISBN
- 9789048143894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.25
€ 195.25
Paperback. aeo Unique appraisal of the impact of 20th century movements within the philosophy of language on religious discourse. aeo Lively and accessible introduction for undergraduates on both religious studies and philosophy courses. aeo Engages the reader in further study through suggested readings at the end of each chapter. Num Pages: 272 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFA; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557865823
- ISBN
- 9781557865823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.34
€ 55.34
Hardback. Shows that philosophers and linguists of quite different brands have tended to give undue priority to their own favorite theoretical framework, and have presupposed that the descriptive scheme invoked by that framework constitutes a pattern to which any linguistic practice somehow has to conform. Editor(s): Gustafsson, Martin; Hertzberg, Lars. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006913
- ISBN
- 9781402006913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.20
€ 133.20