Language and Logic : a speculative and condition-theoretic study.

Language and Logic : a speculative and condition-theoretic study.

In this volume Van der Auwera attempts to clarify the idea that language reflects both mind and reality and to elucidate the reflection idea by turning it into the cornerstone of a linguistic theory of meaning.

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: John Benjamins Pub. Co. 1985.
Series:Pragmatics & beyond companion series ; 2.
Subjects:
Language and languages > Philosophy.
Language and logic.
Language and languages > Philosophy
Language and logic
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Table of Contents:
  • LANGUAGE AND LOGICA Speculative and Condition-Theoretic Study; Editorial page; Title page; Copyright Page; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PREFACE; SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS; CHAPTER I. METHODOLOGY, CONTENTS, AND RELEVANCE; CHAPTER II. FROM POSSIBLE WORLDS TO HUMAN ACTION; 1. Philosophy of mind, ontology, and reflection; 1.1. Philosophy of mind and reflection; 1.2. Ontology and reflection; 1.3. Reflection; 2. The out-of-mind; 2.1. States of affairs; 2.2. Minimal ontology; 2.3. Possible worlds; 3. The mind; 3.1. Beliefs and desires; 3.2. Consciousness and beliefs; 3.3. Intentionality and desires.

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