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Proposes that to know the meaning of a sentence is to know what would have to be true for it to be correct.

Analyzes how phrases like "the present King of France" work even when they don't point to a real person. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

According to descriptions on Google Books and Routledge, the text includes several tools to help non-specialists: Proposes that to know the meaning of a

Explores how saying something can be an act in itself, such as making a promise or issuing a command. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

Each chapter concludes with study questions and annotated lists for further reading.