Reading Philosophy of Language Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary [Paperback]

• A concise collection of key texts in the philosophy of language
  
• Ideal for readers new to the subject.
  
• Features seminal texts by leading figures in the field, such as Austin, Chomsky, Davidson, Dummett and Searle.
  
• Presents three texts on each of five key topics: speech and performance; meaning and truth; knowledge of language; meaning and compositionality; and non-literal meaning.
  
• A volume introduction from the editors outlines the subject’s principal concerns.
  
• Introductions to each chapter locate the pieces in context and explain relevant terminology and theories.
  
• Interactive commentaries help readers to engage with the texts.

Introduction.

1. Reference and Meaning:.

Introduction.

Introduction to Locke.

John Locke, ‘Of Words’ (extracts from An Essay Concerning Human Understanding).

Commentary on Locke.

Introduction to Mill.

J.S. Mill, ‘On Names’ (extracts from System of Logic).

Commentary on Mill.

Introduction to Frege.

Gottlob Frege ‘On Sense and Reference’ (extract).

Commentary on Frege.

Conclusion.

2. Speech and Action:.

Introduction.

Introduction to Al'