Synopses & Reviews
Philosophy A-Z Series
General Editor: Oliver Leaman, University of Kentucky
These thorough, authoritative yet concise alphabetical guides introduce the central concepts of the various branches of philosophy. Written by established philosophers, they cover both traditional and contemporary terminology.
Features
*Dedicated coverage of particular topics within philosophy
*Coverage of key terms and major figures
*Cross-references to related terms
Philosophy of Language A-Z
Alessandra Tanesini
The first glossary to cover the theories, debates, concepts, problems and philosophers within the philosophy of language in one volume.
This essential reference tool, written in a language accessible to beginners and non-specialists alike, provides concise and precise entries on all the relevant key terms and issues. It includes extensive cross-references which indicate the contexts of each entry, and can be used to deepen understanding of any given topic.
Philosophy of Language A-Z offers clear and thorough guidance on how to negotiate the complexities of the philosophy of language.
Synopsis
The first glossary to cover the theories, debates, concepts, problems and philosophers within the philosophy of language in one volume.
This essential reference tool, written in a language accessible to beginners and non-specialists alike, provides concise and precise entries on all the relevant key terms and issues. It includes extensive cross-references which indicate the contexts of each entry, and can be used to deepen understanding of any given topic.
"Philosophy of Language A-Z" offers clear and thorough guidance on how to negotiate the complexities of the philosophy of language.
Synopsis
Philosophy of Language A-Z offers a broad coverage of theories, debates, concepts, problems and philosophers in the philosophy of language. It consists of concise and accessible entries on each of the key terms and issues in this area of philosophy. Whilst this book is primarily focused on contemporary philosophy of language as discussed within the tradition of analytic philosophy, it also includes entries on historical topics and on key terms and philosophers working in the continental tradition.
About the Author
Alessandra Tanesini is Reader in Philosophy at the Cardiff University