The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Language (Bloomsbury Companions)

__The Bloomsbury Companion to Philosophy of Language__ presents an introductory guide to understanding the history of the discipline as well contemporary new developments. Beginning with works of Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein, this valuable resource provides a critical history of the core concepts in the area. From generative syntax and formal semantics to broader philosophical issues such as intentional contexts, theories of meaning, and context dependence, a well-known team of experts offer insightful analysis into some of the fundamental questions asked by the philosophy of language. The result is a comprehensive introduction, featuring a series of research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography. For students and scholars looking to better understand the questions and debates informing the subject, __The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Language__ is an essential study tool. Beginning with works of Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein, The Bloomsbury Companion to the Philosophy of Language provides a critical history of the core concepts in the area. From generative syntax and formal semantics to broader philosophical issues such as intentional contexts, theories of meaning and context dependence, a well-known team of experts offer insightful analysis into some of the fundamental questions asked by the philosophy of language. The result is a comprehensive introduction, featuring a series of research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography. For students and scholars looking to better understand the questions and debates informing the subject, this is an essential study tool. FC 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Contributors 7 Preface 8 1. Editorial Introduction: History of the Philosophy of Language: Manuel Garc铆a-Carpintero 10 2. On the Nature of Language: A Basic Exposition: James Higginbotham 35 3. Formal Semantics: Josh Dever 56 4. Theories of Meaning and Truth Conditions: Kathrin Gl眉er 93 5. Reference: Genoveva Mart铆 115 6. Intensional Contexts: Michael Nelson 134 7. Context Dependence: Kent Bach 162 8. Pragmatics: Fran莽ois Recanati 194 9. Semantic Normativity and Naturalism: Jos茅 L. Zalabardo 212 10. Analyticity, Apriority,Modality: Albert Casullo 237 11. New Directions in the Philosophy of Language: Max K枚lbel 260 A鈥揨 of Key Terms 275 Select Bibliography 288 Index 295