Success in Referential Communication (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2000)

One of the most basic themes in the philosophy of language is referential uptake, viz., the question of what counts as properly understanding' a referring act in communication. In this inquiry, the particular line pursued goes back to Strawson's work on re-identification, but the immediate influence is that of Gareth Evans. It is argued that traditional and recent proposals fail to account for success in referential communication. A novel account is developed, resembling Evans' account in combining an external success condition with a Fregean one. But, in contrast to Evans, greater emphasis is placed on the action-enabling side of communication. Further topics discussed include the role of mental states in accounting for communication, the impact of re-identification on the understanding of referring acts, and Donnellan's referential/attributive distinction. Readership: Philosophers, cognitive scientists and semanticists.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Philosophical Studies Series, 80
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	1999
Authors:	M. Paul
Dimensions:	279 x 210 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	172
Edition:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2000
ISBN-13:	978-90-481-5322-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Philosophy of language Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Semantics (meaning) > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Artificial intelligence > General Promotions
LSN:	90-481-5322-0
Barcode:	9789048153220

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