Logic and Lexicon The Semantics of the Indefinite
Semantic underspecification is an essential and pervasive property of natural language. This monograph provides a comprehensive survey of the various phenomena in the field of ambiguity and vagueness. The book discusses the major theories of semantic indefiniteness, which have been proposed in lingu...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1995, 1995
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1995 |
| Series: | Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introductory Remarks
- I
- 1. Semantic Indefiniteness
- 2. Prerequisites and Fundamental Concepts
- 3. The Phenomenon of Precisification
- 4. Vagueness and Ambiguity
- II
- 5. On the Logic of the Indefinite
- 6. Precisification Semantics
- III
- 7. Vagueness and Imprecision
- 8. Dynamic Semantics for Vague Expressions
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Statements and Definitions
- Index of Names