Reference Without Referents, Hardcover by Sainsbury, R. M., ISBN 0199241805, ISBN-13 9780199241804, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Reference is a central topic in philosophy of language, and has been the main focus of discussion about how language relates to the world. R. M. Sainsbury sets out a new approach to the concept, which promises to bring to an end some long-standing debates in semantic theory. Lucid and accessible, and written with a minimum of technicality, Sainsbury's book also includes a useful historical survey. It will be of interest to those working in logic, mind, and metaphysics as well as essential reading for philosophers of language.

Reference Without Referents, Hardcover by Sainsbury, R. M., ISBN 0199241805, ISBN-13 9780199241804, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Reference is a central topic in philosophy of language, and has been the main focus of discussion about how language relates to the world. R. M. Sainsbury sets out a new approach to the concept, which promises to bring to an end some long-standing debates in semantic theory. Lucid and accessible, and written with a minimum of technicality, Sainsbury's book also includes a useful historical survey. It will be of interest to those working in logic, mind, and metaphysics as well as essential reading for philosophers of language.

Reference is a central topic in philosophy of language, and has been the main focus of discussion about how language relates to the world. In arguing for these theses, Sainsbury's book promises to end the fruitless oscillation between Millian and descriptivist views.