The Theory of Descriptions Russell and the Philosophy of Language
Description
The book combines a historical and philosophical study of Russell's theory of descriptions. It defends, develops and extends the theory as a contribution to natural language semantics while also arguing for a reassessment of the important of linguistic inquiry to Russell's philosophical project.
Keywords
PhilosophyLanguageHistory & SurveysLanguage Arts & DisciplinesLinguisticsLiterary CriticismSemiotics & TheoryHistorical & ComparativeHermeneuticsEpistemology
2011Book
Author(s)Graham Stevens
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230201163
LanguageEnglish
