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The Game Of The Name: Introducing Logic, Language And Mind

This book provides an introduction to modern work in the field of analytic philosophy, a field primarily concerned with the investigation of language and the analysis of mind. Using the example of the proper name, McCulloch gives a clear explanation of the seminal logical theories of Gottlob Frege, and explains the application of these ideas to ordinary language, including such topics as Russell on definite descriptions and Kripke on names. He then shows how the key issue of meaning is itself rooted in the philosophy of mind and the question of intentionality--how the mind represents the world. He concludes with an examination of the different ways in which thought can be "about" individual material objects.

Paperback: 336 pages

Publisher: Clarendon Press; 1 edition (September 28, 1989)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0198750862

ISBN-13: 978-0198750864

Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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Best Sellers Rank: #786,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #26 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Analytic Philosophy #371 in Books > Textbooks > Humanities > Philosophy > Logic #793 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Logic & Language

This is a great introduction into the world of philosophy of language and in particular, the debate between descriptivism and direct reference. It covers the major players in the game, namely, Frege, Russell and Kripke including Russell's later change of mind.

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