The Natural Background of Meaning by A. Denkel (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Natural Background of Meaning by A. Denkel In The Natural Background to Meaning Denkel argues that meaning in language is an outcome of the evolutionary development of forms of animal communication, and explains this process by naturalising the Locke-Grice approach. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this text, the author argues that meaning in language is an outcome of the evolutionary development of forms of animal communication, and explains this process by naturalizing the Locke-Grice approach. The roots of meaning are contained in observable regularities, which are manifestations of objective connections such as essences and causal relations. Denkels particularistic ontology of properties and causation leads to a view of time that harmonizes B-theory with transience. Times passage, he argues, is a necessary condition of communication and meaning. The book connects some central topics in the philosophies of language, science and ontology, treating them within the framework of a single theory. It should be of interest not only to professional philosophers doing research on meaning, universals, causation and time, but also students, who can consult it as a textbook examining Grices theory of meaning. Author Biography Denkel, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey. Table of Contents One / Introduction: Regularities and the Objective Background of Communication.- Two / The Problem of Meaning and its Lockean Solution.- Three / Thinking and Language.- Four / Natural Meaning and Evolution.- Five / Some Reflections upon the Speakers Meaning.- Six / Nonnatural Meaning Naturalized.- Seven / The Ontology of Objective Connections.- Eight / Causation.- Nine / The Flow of Time.- References.- Index of Subjects.- Index of Names. Long Description In The Natural Background to Meaning Denkel argues that meaning in language is an outcome of the evolutionary development of forms of animal communication, and explains this process by naturalising the Locke-Grice approach. The roots of meaning are contained in observable regularities, which are manifestations of objective connections such as essences and causal relations. Denkels particularistic ontology of properties and causation leads to a view of time that harmonises B-theory with transience. Times passage, he argues, is a necessary condition of communication and meaning. The book connects some central topics in the philosophies of language, science and ontology, treating them within the framework of a single theory. It will interest not only professional philosophers doing research on meaning, universals, causation and time, but also students, who can consult it as a textbook examining Grices theory of meaning. Details ISBN0792353315 Short Title NATURAL BACKGROUND OF MEANING Language English ISBN-10 0792353315 ISBN-13 9780792353317 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 197 Year 1998 Publication Date 1998-10-31 Place of Publication Dordrecht Publisher Springer Residence US Pages 252 Imprint Springer Country of Publication Netherlands Illustrations XII, 252 p. DOI 10.1023/b134414 Author A. Denkel Edition Description 1998 ed. Series Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science Edition 1998th Alternative 9789048151264 DEWEY 401 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158888019;

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