Paul Elbourne
Meaning: A Slim Guide to Semantics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199696628
- author:
- Paul Elbourne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 13.4 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Popular Philosophy Data Analysis Study Guide
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding meaning is a fundamental aspect of human communication. This slim guide explores the complexities of language and its role in shaping our thoughts and perceptions.
The author examines how words combine to convey meaning, how we understand unfamiliar sequences of words, and the factors that influence the interpretation of sentences. He also considers the relationship between language and thought, and whether the language we speak affects the way we see the world.
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