Philosophy of Language: The Key Thinkers

Playing a key role in our lives, as a vehicle for our thoughts and a powerful medium of communication, language is at the centre of philosophical investigation. The fifteen specially commissioned essays in this book introduce and explore the ideas of major philosophers who have shaped philosophical thinking about language, providing insights into crucial developments in this fascinating field over the last 140 years.

Chapters examine the work of Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Carnap, Austin,...