182 Pages
by
Routledge
182 Pages
by
Routledge
182 Pages
by
Routledge
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Published in 1998, this book argues that in recent decades, Anglo-American philosophy of language has been captivated by the idea that the key to progress in this area of philosophy lies in investigating the possibility of constructing a theory of meaning. This text provides an in-depth critique of the Davidsonian suggestion that Tarski's work on formal definitions of truth is an important... Read more
1. The Background 2. What is a Theory of Meaning? 3. Full-Bloodedness or Modesty? 4. Explanation or Description? 5. Dispositions, Casual Bases and Tacit Knowledge 6. Tacit Knowledge, Belief and Intentionality 7. Concluding Comments.
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Darryl Gunson
