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Oxford University Press Reference and Beyond: Essays in Philosophy of Language

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Words, Language & Grammar

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Reference and Beyond presents Michael Devitt's naturalistic exploration of philosophy of language, with particular focus on how proper names, definite descriptions, and demonstratives function in human thought and communication. Devitt argues that these linguistic terms possess conventional referential uses enabling speakers to express singular thoughts about specific objects and individuals. The book develops a unified causal theory of reference, proposing that a term's reference is established through causal connections between speakers and the objects that have been the focus of their perception. This approach challenges traditional accounts and offers a systematic framework for understanding how language connects to the world. Published by Oxford University Press, this collection of essays integrates empirical insights from naturalism with rigorous philosophical analysis, making it essential reading for scholars studying semantics, reference theory, and the foundations of linguistic meaning in contemporary philosophy of language.

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Michael Devitt's Reference and Beyond explores semantics of proper names, definite descriptions, and demonstratives through naturalistic philosophy of language.

The book develops a unified causal theory explaining how a term's reference is fixed by causal links between speakers and perceived objects.

Devitt demonstrates that conventional referential uses of language enable speakers to express singular thoughts about specific individuals and things.

Published by Oxford University Press, this collection offers rigorous philosophical essays on the foundations of linguistic reference and meaning.

The work integrates naturalistic approaches with systematic analysis of how language semantically connects to reality.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0199280819
Category: Books > Subjects > Reference > Words, Language & Grammar
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Release Date: 12 August 2025
Listed Since: 07 January 2025

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