Meaning: A Very Short Introduction by Emma Borg & Sarah A Fisher 2025 Paperback-image

Meaning: A Very Short Introduction by Emma Borg & Sarah A Fisher 2025 Paperback

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LC Classification Number: B105.M4B6 2025 Item Weight: 4.4 Oz LCCN: 2024-940948 Synopsis: Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringOur ability to find meaning in things is one of the most important aspects of human life. But it is also one of the most mysterious. Where does meaning come from? What sorts of things have meaning? And how do we grasp the meaning others want to convey? This Very Short Introduction is shaped by exploring possible answers to these questions.Human societies have one particularly important device for expressing and sharing meaning: language. Since our words are paradigm examples of things which have meaning, in this book, Emma Borg and Sarah Fisher use meaning in language as a case study for exploring meaning more generally. They focus on three possible sources for word meaning: things in the world, things in the mind, and social practices, exploring the key approaches thinkers have put forward in each of these arenas. Finally, they end by looking at some concrete applications of the ideas and approaches introduced in the book.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Our ability to use written and spoken signs to mean things is so integral to the kind of creatures we are, we seldom notice how incredible this ability is. Yet on reflection, meaning seems entirely mysterious. What is meaning? How do our words get to mean anything at all? These are the questions that drive this book., Our ability to find meaning in things is one of the most important aspects of human life, but also one of the most mysterious. Human societies have one particularly important device for expressing and sharing meaning language. Since our words are paradigm examples of things which have meaning here Emma Borg and Sarah A. Fisher use meaning in language as a case study for exploring meaning more generally. They focus on three possible sources for meaning things in the world, things in the mind, and social practices, exploring the key approaches thinkers have put forward in each of these arenas, and conclude by looking at some concrete applications of these ideas. gtin13: 9780192866547 Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Item Height: 0.4 in Dewey Decimal: 121.68 Table Of Content: 1. Meaning and language2. Meaning and some practical problems3. Meaning and objects4. Meaning and truth5. Meaning and concepts6. Meaning and thoughts7. Meaning and useReferences and Further Reading Item Width: 4.4 in Dewey Edition: 23 Number of Pages: 144 Pages Genre: Philosophy Illustrator: Yes Language: English Book Title: Meaning : a Very Short Introduction Author: Emma Borg, Sarah A. Fisher ISBN-10: 0192866540 Topic: General ISBN-13: 9780192866547 Book Series: Very Short Introductions Ser. Format: Trade Paperback Publication Year: 2025 Item Length: 6.9 in Reviews: "I recommend the book unreservedly. It will be enjoyed by beginning students, the interested laity, and professionals who want a brief overview of what occupies the people down the corridor." -- John Collins, Society, I recommend the book unreservedly. It will be enjoyed by beginning students, the interested laity, and professionals who want a brief overview of what occupies the people down the corridor. brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Intended Audience: Trade

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  1. This book brilliantly unpacks complex ideas about meaning in clear, accessible language. A must-read for anyone curious about philosophy or linguistics!

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