Description: Presupposition and the Delimitation of Semantics by Ruth M. Kempson In this book, first published in 1975, Dr Kempson argues that previous work on presupposition has been mistakenly based on a conflation of two different disciplines: semantics, the study of the meanings assigned to the formal system which constitutes a language, and pragmatics, the study of the use of that system in communication. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this book, first published in 1975, Dr Kempson argues that previous work on presupposition - whether in philosophy or linguistics - has been mistakenly based on a conflation of two different disciplines: semantics, the study of the meanings assigned to the formal system which constitutes a language, and pragmatics, the study of the use of that system in communication. The first part of the book deals generally with the nature of semantics in linguistic theory and its formal representation within a transformational grammar; Dr Kempson argues against incorporating the relation of presupposition within such a grammar. The second part provides a pragmatic account of the foundations of a theory of communication and its detailed application to the problems raised by presupposition. The book is intended for those studying both philosophy and linguistics and also for those sociolinguists and psychologists with a more general interest in the theory of communication. Author Biography Kempson is Lecturer in Linguistics, University of London. Table of Contents Preface; 1. Introduction: the linguistic framework; 2. The basis of semantics: a definition of meaning; 3. Presupposition: two definitions; 4. Presupposition: its use by linguists; 5. The problem of reference and the semantic interpretation of noun phrases; 6 The formalisation of the solution; 7. Towards a pragmatic theory; 8. The application of Grices theory; 9. Pragmatics and the competence-performance distinction; Bibliography; Index. Promotional "Headline" This book argues that previous work on presupposition has been mistakenly based on a conflation of semantics and pragmatics. Description for Bookstore In this book, first published in 1975, Dr Kempson argues that previous work on presupposition has been mistakenly based on a conflation of two different disciplines: semantics, the study of the meanings assigned to the formal system which constitutes a language, and pragmatics, the study of the use of that system in communication. Description for Library In this book, first published in 1975, Dr Kempson argues that previous work on presupposition has been mistakenly based on a conflation of two different disciplines: semantics, the study of the meanings assigned to the formal system which constitutes a language, and pragmatics, the study of the use of that system in communication. Details ISBN0521099382 Author Ruth M. Kempson Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 1975 ISBN-10 0521099382 ISBN-13 9780521099387 Format Paperback Publication Date 1975-07-17 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 412 Pages 248 Series Cambridge Studies in Linguistics Language English Media Book Series Number 15 Residence ENK Short Title COMT-CAMBRIDGE NE PRESUPPOSITI Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises DOI 10.1604/9780521099387 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 1975-07-17 AU Release Date 1975-07-17 NZ Release Date 1975-07-17 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:31269649;
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Author: Ruth M. Kempson
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