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Start your journey into linguistics and philosophy with Philosophy of Language: The Basics by Routledge. This book is designed specifically for beginners, offering a clear introduction to the essential questions and methods that define this field of study. Through a structured approach, you will explore how language functions as a system for exchanging information. The first half of the text guides you through fundamental inquiries, such as what language actually is, where meaning originates, and how we use meaning to send messages to others. Moving beyond simple communication, the second half of the book examines language as a practical tool. You will learn how we use words to perform specific actions, including making promises, insulting others, and establishing our social positions. Whether you are a student or a curious reader, this book provides a solid foundation for understanding the mechanics of human communication and the philosophical concepts behind our everyday words.

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Designed for beginners to provide a clear sense of the primary questions and methods used in the philosophy of language.

Explores language as an information exchange system to help you understand how we send and receive messages.

Investigates the origins of meaning and how humans use meanings to communicate with one another.

Examines language as a functional tool used to perform social actions like promising or insulting.

Covers how language helps individuals socially position themselves within a community.

Provides a structured learning arc that connects fundamental definitions to practical applications of speech.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
31 July 2024
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01 February 2024

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