I have tried to make this book an argument, not a catalogue of dogmas. Its ideal reader will find himself constantly asking questions, for which he will insist on finding his own answers. To avoid wasting his time, I have made the fullest use of authentic illustrations from newspapers, books, and other contemporary sources.One of the wisest things ever said about our subject is that "Logic, like whiskey, loses its beneficial effect when taken in too large doses." While bearing this ...

Originating in the pioneering work of Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, G. E. Moore, and Ludwig Wittgenstein in the four decades around the turn of the twentieth century, analytic philosophy established itself in various forms in the 1930s. After the Second World War, it developed further in North America, in the rest of Europe, and is now growing in influence as the dominant philosophical tradition right across the world, from Latin America to East Asia.Contents:Gottlob Frege...

In "On Sense and Reference," Gottlob Frege delves into the intricacies of language and meaning, profoundly influencing the fields of philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science. The work is structured around the distinctions between 'sense' (Sinn) and 'reference' (Bedeutung), proposing that the meaning of a term is not simply its referent but includes an additional cognitive component. Frege employs a rigorous analytical style, highlighting how these concepts bear on identity statements...

In the philosophy of language, the difference between sense and reference was a concept of the German philosopher and mathematician Gottlob Frege in 1892. This idea, presented in this work, reflects the two ways he thought a singular term might have meaning.

In "On Sense and Reference," Gottlob Frege presents a foundational exploration of the philosophy of language, distinguishing between the sense (Sinn) and reference (Bedeutung) of terms. This seminal work, written in the late 19th century, employs a rigorous analytical style synonymous with Frege's logical approach, marking a significant departure from earlier philosophical discourse. The book addresses the intricacies of meaning, identity, and the implications of language on thought, layin...

This is Volume V of twenty-two of a collection on 20th Century Philosophy. Originally published in 1964, this collection contains original papers assembled and representative in their styles, methods, and preoccupations. The various problems here discussed where to the author both important and unsolved: if others are stimulated to make further progress in solving them, the main purpose of this collection will have been achieved.

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Greek: An Essential Grammar is a concise and user-friendly reference guide to modern Greek. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and supported by examples throughout.This new edition has been revised and updated to present an accurate and accessible description of the most important aspects of modern Greek.Features include:clear and up-to-date examples

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