The Philosophy Of Linguistics (oxford Readings In Philosophy)

In light of the sharp linguistic turn philosophy has taken in this century, this collection provides a much-needed and long-overdue reference for philosophical discussion. The first collection of its kind, it explores questions of the nature and existence of linguistic objects--including sentences and meanings--and considers the concept of truth in linguistics. The status of linguistics and the nature of language now take a central place in discussions of the nature of philosophy; the essays in this volume both inform these discussions and lay the groundwork for further examination. This collection, the first of its king on the philosophy of linguistics, explores questions of the nature and existence of linguistic objects, such as sentences and meanings, and truth in linguistics.