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Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction - 3rd Edition - Wi

William G. Lycan’s is a widely used textbook that explores how language relates to the world and human thought. Now in its third edition , it provides a clear roadmap through the core debates of 20th and 21st-century philosophy. Core Areas of Exploration Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

The idea that meaning is determined by how words are used in social contexts. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction - 3rd

Looks at "indirect force," or how we understand meanings that aren't explicitly stated. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

Discusses the idea that names are passed down through a "chain" of communication from an initial naming event.