How Reference Works: Explanatory Models for Indexicals, Descriptions, and Opacity (Scientific Studies in Natural and Artificial Intelligence)

Roberts, Lawrence D.

ISBN 10: 0791415759 / ISBN 13: 9780791415757

Verlag: State Univ of New York Pr, 1993

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0003283415

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: How Reference Works: Explanatory Models for Indexicals, Descriptions, and Opacity (Scientific Studies in Natural and Artificial Intelligence)
• Verlag: State Univ of New York Pr
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1993
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0791415759
• ISBN-13: 9780791415757
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

If some aspects of human behavior are too murky to see into, others are too close and transparent to examine; one that has eluded both scientists and philosophers is how speakers of natural languages make words and expressions refer to specific objects in the world. Marshalling his expertise in philosophy, computers, and system science (State U. of New York), Roberts takes a shot at explaining it. He concentrates on indexicals (terms like "this," "I," and "now") and on definite and indefinite descriptions. He won't touch proper names yet. Paper edition (unseen), $14.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Lawrence D. Roberts is Associate Professor in the Program in Philosophy, Computers, and System Science in the Department of Philosophy at State University of New York at Binghamton.