Oxford University Press, Date: 2000-07-27. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 2000. Oxford University Press ISBN 0198250347 9780198250340 [US]

ISBN10: 0198250347, ISBN13: 9780198250340, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Hardcover Hardcover. Meaning, Understanding, and Practice is a selection of the most notable essays of a leading contemporary philosopher on a set of central topics in analytic philosophy. Barry Stroud offers penetrating studies of meaning, understanding, necessity, and the intentionality of thought. A question which runs through much of this work is what can be expected from a philosophical account of one's understanding of the meaning of something. Five of the essays arefocused specifically on the philosophy of Wittgenstein, and most of the rest work with ideas derived from Wittgenstein. Stroud's introduction puts the papers in context by explaining how his ideas and aimsdeveloped over the years, and drawing out the recurring themes of the book. Meaning, Understanding, and Practice is a selection of the most notable essays of an eminent contemporary philosopher on a set of central topics in analytic philosophy. Barry Stroud offers penetrating studies of meaning, understanding, necessity, and the intentionality of thought, with particular reference to the thought of Wittgenstein. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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