{"product_id":"puzzles-of-reference-9780198799832","title":"Puzzles of Reference","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Herman Cappelen | Josh Dever\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press (UK)\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a fundamental feature of language that words refer to things. Much attention has been devoted to the nature of reference, both in philosophy and in linguistics. \u003cem\u003ePuzzles of Reference\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to give a comprehensive accessible survey of the fascinating work on this topic from the 1970s to the present day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by two eminent philosophers of language, \u003cem\u003ePuzzles of Reference\u003c\/em\u003e offers an up-to-date introduction to reference in philosophy and linguistics, summarizing ideas such as Kripke's revolutionary theory and presenting the various challenges in a clear and accessible manner. As the text does not assume prior training in philosophy or linguistics, it is ideal for use as part of a philosophy of language course for philosophy students or for linguistics students. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuzzles of Reference\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the series Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy of Language, in which each book provides an introduction to an important area of the philosophy of language, suitable for students at any level.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46481510432919,"sku":"9780198799832","price":10305.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780198799832.jpg?v=1766312964","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/puzzles-of-reference-9780198799832","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}