Of Language: A Contemporary Introduc... - Philosophy

Examines why humans can easily understand metaphorical meanings that might seem "false" or "nonsense" if taken literally.

Each chapter concludes with study questions and annotated lists for further reading. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

Proposes that to know the meaning of a sentence is to know what would have to be true for it to be correct. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

Summaries at the start of each section to ground the reader. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

Investigates non-literal language that often defies standard definitions.

Moves beyond literal definitions to look at how we use language to perform actions.

Explores how saying something can be an act in itself, such as making a promise or issuing a command.