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Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy?
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Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy? Hardback - 1975 - 1st Edition

by Ian Hacking

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Many people find themselves dissatisfied with recent linguistic philosophy, and yet know that language has always mattered deeply to philosophy and must in some sense continue to do so. Ian Hacking considers here some dozen case studies in the history of philosophy to show the different ways in which language has been important, and the consequences for the development of the subject. There are chapters on, among others, Hobbes, Berkeley, Russell, Ayer, Wittgenstein, Chomsky, Feyerabend and Davidson. Dr Hacking ends by speculating about the directions in which philosophy and the study of language seem likely to go. The book will provide students with a stimulating, broad survey of problems in the theory of meaning and the development of philosophy, particularly in this century. The topics treated in the philosophy of language are among the central, current concerns of philosophers, and the historical framework makes it possible to introduce concretely and intelligibly all the main theoretical issues.

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  • Title Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy?
  • Author Ian Hacking
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 180
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press
  • Publication date 1975-09
  • ISBN 9780521209236 / 0521209234
  • Weight 0.68 lbs (0.31 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 5.43 x 0.79 in (21.59 x 13.79 x 2.01 cm)
  • Category Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 75019432
  • Dewey Decimal Code 401

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Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy?
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Why Does Language Matter to Philosophy?

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Cambridge University Press, 1975. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0521209234
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