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Meaning (Hardcover)
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Meaning (Hardcover)
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What is meaning? Paul Horwich presents an original philosophical
theory, demonstrates its richness, and defends it against all
comers. At the core of his theory is the idea, made famous by
Wittgenstein, that the meaning of a word derives from its use;
Horwich articulates this idea in a new way that will restore it to
the prominence that it deserves. He surveys the diversity of
valuable insights into meaning that have been gained in the
twentieth century, and seeks to accommodate them within his theory.
His aim is not to correct a common-sense view of meaning, but to
vindicate it: he seeks to take the mystery out of meaning.
Horwich's 1990 book Truth stablished itself both as the definitive
exposition and defence of a notable philosophical theory,
`minimalism', and as a stimulating, straightforward introduction to
philosophical debate about truth. Meaning now gives the broader
context in which the theory of truth operates, and is published
simultaneously with a revised edition of Truth, in which Horwich
refines and develops his treatment of the subject in the light of
subsequent discussions, while preserving the distinctive format
which made the book so successful. The two books together present a
compelling view of the relations between language, thought, and
reality. They will be essential reading for all philosophers of
language.
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