Michael Dummett and the Theory of Meaning / Edition 1

by Darryl Gunson

Overview

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 element in allowing us to understand the form that the theory of meaning should take.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138321502
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/30/2020
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	182
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.62(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

Presents a critical evaluation of Michael Dummett's views on theory and meaning as outlined in his 1975 and 1976 articles, "What is the Theory of Meaning (I)," and "What is the Theory of Meaning (II)," with a view to articulating and defending a distinctive interpretation of the theory of meaning and the role it may play in a theory of linguistic understanding. Examines aspects including Tarski's semantic conception of truth, Dummett's anti-psychologism, modesty in the theory of meaning, Dummett's concept of implicit knowledge, and Searle and the case against tacit knowledge. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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