Language and Meaning

<p><em>Language and Meaning</em> provides a clear, accessible and unique perspective on the philosophical and linguistic question of what it means to mean. Looking at relationships such as those between literal and non-literal meanings, linguistic form and meaning, and language and thought, this volume tackles the issues involved in what we mean and how we convey it. Divided into five easy-to-read chapters, it features:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Broad coverage of semantic, pragmatic and philosophical approaches, providing the reader with a balanced and comprehensive overview of the topic;</li> <p> </p> <li>Frequent examples to demonstrate how meaning is perceived and manipulated in everyday discourse, including the importance of context, scientific studies of human language, and theories of pragmatics;</li> <p> </p> <li>Topics of debate and key points of current theories, including references to ongoing controversies in the field;</li> <p> </p> <li>Annotated further reading, allowing students to explore topics in more detail.</li> </ul><p>Aimed at undergraduate students with little or no prior knowledge of linguistics, this book is essential reading for those studying this topic for the first time.</p> <p>Chapter One: Introduction </p><p>Chapter Two: Philosophical approaches to meaning </p><p>Chapter Three: Semantics </p><p>Chapter Four: Pragmatics </p><p>Chapter Five: Conclusion</p>