LINGUIST List 14.2543

Wed Sep 24 2003

Books: Linguistic Theories: Gibson

Editor for this issue: Marisa Ferrara <marisalinguistlist.org>

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1. jobrien, From Naming to Saying: Gibson

Title: From Naming to Saying
Subtitle: The Unity of the Proposition
			
Publication Year: 2003
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing 
 http://www.blackwellpublishing.com		 
			
Book URL: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/book.asp?ref=0631226567
 
Author: Martha I Gibson, University of Wisconsin, Madison 

Hardback: ISBN: 0631226559, Pages: 240, Price: $64.95
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Abstract:

>From Naming to Saying explores the classic question of the unity of
the proposition, combining an historical approach with contemporary
causal theories to offer a unique and novel solution.

Presents compelling and sophisticated answers to questions about how
language represents the world. Defends a novel approach to the
classical question about the unity of the proposition. Examines three
key historical theories: Frege's doctrine of concept and object,
Russell's analysis of the sentence, and Wittgenstein's picture theory
of meaning. Combines an historical approach with discussion and
defense of a contemporary causal theory of the unity of the
proposition. Establishes a view compatible with, though not dependent
on, a causal theory of meaning.

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Written In: English (Language Code: ENG)


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