The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Language

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The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Language is written by Manuel Garcia-Carpintero and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 147257821X (ISBN 10) and 9781472578211 (ISBN 13).

Beginning with works of Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein, The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Language provides a critical history of the core concepts in the area. From generative syntax and formal semantics to broader philosophical issues such as intentional contexts, theories of meaning and context dependence, a well-known team of experts offer insightful analysis into some of the fundamental questions asked by the philosophy of language. The result is a comprehensive introduction, featuring a series of research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography. For students and scholars looking to better understand the questions and debates informing the subject, this is an essential study tool.