The Autonomy of Reference: On the Relational Structure of Nominals by Zolt?n Vec

Description: The Autonomy of Reference by Zoltán Vecsey The Autonomy of Reference: On the Relational Structure of Nominals provides a new account of the relational structure of nominal reference. On this account, linguists are entitled to use reference as a full-blown technical term even if they can provide only a reverse-style explanation for this entitlement. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In The Autonomy of Reference: On the Relational Structure of Nominals, Zoltán Vecsey defends a moderate autonomy thesis concerning the explanatory status of nominal reference. The autonomy thesis is based on the observation that the relational term of reference exhibits a specific resistance to systematizing attempts. The resistance can be observed on two complementary fronts. On the one hand, reference cannot be introduced into the vocabulary of theoretical linguistics in a de novo manner because every reasonable introductory technique must be built on such expressions that are already functioning in a relational mode. On the other hand, and for similar reasons, the term cannot simply be removed from the vocabulary of theoretical linguistics because every reasonable technique of removal must be built on expressions that are still functioning in a relational mode. Although reference is an autonomous aspect of meaning, in that it shows resistance to these attempts of systematisation, it should not be banished from linguistic theory as an unscientific phenomenon. Vecsey argues that this explanatory technique of reverse engineering, which has already been effectively used in the research practices of logic and mathematics, brings theoretical legitimacy to the term of reference. Author Biography Zoltán Vecsey research fellow at the MTA-SZTE-DE Research Group for Theoretical Linguistics and Informatics. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsIntroduction1 Reference as a Basic Technical Term2 The Externalist Reduction of Nominal Meaning to Reference3 Rejecting Relationality: The Internalist Point of View4 Prospects for a Moderate ExternalismA Short SummaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Autho Review "The Autonomy of Reference is an informed and thought-provoking investigation on the epistemological status of the claim that proper names and other nominals are semantically related to the world, i.e., that they refer to someone or something. On the one hand, it challenges (Chomskyan) internalists about the dispensability of the concept of (semantic) reference within theoretical linguistics. On the other hand, it argues against externalists that the concept resists systematic treatment. Zoltán Vecseys original way out of the problem appeals to the technique of reverse explanation. Whatever one may think about the issue, I am certain that any scholar looking at language from a naturalistic perspective will find this a useful read." Details ISBN1666969621 Publisher Lexington Books Series Philosophy of Language: Connections and Perspectives Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781666969627 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-09-15 Subtitle On the Relational Structure of Nominals Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-09-15 Author Zoltán Vecsey Imprint Lexington Books/Fortress Academic Alternative 9781666969634 Audience Professional & Vocational ISBN-10 1666969621 UK Release Date 2024-09-15 AU Release Date 2024-09-14 DEWEY 401 Pages 226 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161375940;

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