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Reference and Representation in Thought and Language

Reference and Representation in Thought and Language

Authors :
María de Ponte
Kepa Korta
María de Ponte
Kepa Korta
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

This volume offers novel views on the precise relation between reference to an object by means of a linguistic expression and our mental representation of that object, long a source of debate in the philosophy of language, linguistics, and cognitive science. Chapters in this volume deal with our devices for singular reference and singular representation, with most focusing on linguistic expressions that are used to refer to particular objects, persons, or places. These expressions include proper names such as Mary and John; indexicals such as I and tomorrow; demonstrative pronouns such as this and that; and some definite and indefinite descriptions such as The Queen of England or a medical doctor. Other chapters examine the ways we represent objects in thought, particularly the first-person perspective and the self, and one explores a notion common to reference and representation: salience. The volume includes the latest views on these complex topics from some of the most prominent authors in the field and will be of interest to anyone working on issues of reference and representation in thought and language.

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9780198714217 and 9780191023651
Database :
eBook Index
Journal :
Reference and Representation in Thought and Language
Publication Type :
eBook
Accession number :
1555221