Description
Exploring the intricate landscape of modality, this work delves into the semantic theories that underpin our understanding of possibility, necessity, and contingency. With a keen focus on the philosophical implications, the author evaluates various frameworks that contribute to the nuanced discussions surrounding modal concepts.
Through a careful examination of linguistic expressions and their meanings, the author sheds light on how modality shapes our grasp of truth and reality. Engaging with both contemporary debates and classical perspectives, this book serves as a crucial resource for scholars and students eager to navigate the complexities of semantics in relation to modality.
Through a careful examination of linguistic expressions and their meanings, the author sheds light on how modality shapes our grasp of truth and reality. Engaging with both contemporary debates and classical perspectives, this book serves as a crucial resource for scholars and students eager to navigate the complexities of semantics in relation to modality.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
302 pages
Language
English
Published
Mar 25, 2009
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Editions
2 editions
ISBN-10
0199292426
ISBN-13
9780199292424
