Carnap, Rudolf
Logical Syntax of Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415613798
- author:
- Carnap, Rudolf
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 21.5 x 2 centimetres (0.47
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Logical Syntax of Language by Rudolf Carnap is a foundational work in the philosophy of language and logic. First published in 1937, this volume is part of an eight-part series on Philosophy of Mind and Language. Carnap's purpose was to provide a systematic exposition of logical syntax, a method that aims to clarify complex relationships between ideas using ordinary language. The book's focus lies in explaining the formulae and relations within logic, with the ultimate goal of making logic an exact science. However, this requires more than just mathematical precision; it demands a clear and precise context that can be understood by those without a deep background in mathematics or logic. Carnap's work offers a comprehensive approach to logical syntax, one that has been widely studied and referenced in fields such as linguistics, philosophy, and mathematics.