Russell, Gillian Kay, 1976-
Truth in virtue of meaning [electronic resource] / Gillian Russell. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008. - 1 online resource (xv, 232 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The distinction between analytic and synthetic sentences (the idea that some sentences are true or false just in virtue of what they mean) is a famous focus of philosophical controversy. Gillian Russell reinvigorates the debate with a new defence of the distinction, showing that it is compatible with semantic externalism.
9780191715907 (ebook) : No price
Truth.
Meaning (Philosophy)
Grammar, Comparative and general--Sentences.
Knowledge, Theory of.
BD171
121.68
Truth in virtue of meaning [electronic resource] / Gillian Russell. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008. - 1 online resource (xv, 232 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The distinction between analytic and synthetic sentences (the idea that some sentences are true or false just in virtue of what they mean) is a famous focus of philosophical controversy. Gillian Russell reinvigorates the debate with a new defence of the distinction, showing that it is compatible with semantic externalism.
9780191715907 (ebook) : No price
Truth.
Meaning (Philosophy)
Grammar, Comparative and general--Sentences.
Knowledge, Theory of.
BD171
121.68