How Reference Works: Explanatory Models.

Roberts, Lawrence D.

ISBN 10: 0791415759 / ISBN 13: 9780791415757

Verlag: State University of New York Press, 1993

Beschreibung

1993 first SUNY ed - 8vo/192pp - Full brown hardcovers with white title letters as shown - In as new/new condition with no dj issued - Contents: One human behavior 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, the author takes a shot at explaining it - YSB #14865.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 14865

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: How Reference Works: Explanatory Models.
• Verlag: State University of New York Press
• Veröffentlichungsdatum: 1993
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0791415759
• ISBN-13: 9780791415757
• Bindung: Hardcover
• Zustand: As New

Über diesen Titel

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.