The logic of language

This text opens a new perspective on logic. After analyzing the functional adequacy of natural predicate logic and standard modern logic for natural linguistic interaction, the author develops a general theory of discourse-bound interpretation covering such topics as discourse incrementation, anapho...

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Main Author: Seuren, Pieter A. M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2009, 2009
Series:Language from within / Language from within
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This text opens a new perspective on logic. After analyzing the functional adequacy of natural predicate logic and standard modern logic for natural linguistic interaction, the author develops a general theory of discourse-bound interpretation covering such topics as discourse incrementation, anaphora presupposition, and more
Physical Description:xiv, 428 p.
ISBN:9780191721144
019172114X