Elements of Formal Semantics
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Elements of Formal Semantics

An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language

  1. 272 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Elements of Formal Semantics

An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language

About this book

Introducing some of the foundational concepts, principles and techniques in the formal semantics of natural language, Elements of Formal Semantics outlines the mathematical principles that underlie linguistic meaning. Making use of a wide range of concrete English examples, the book presents the most useful tools and concepts of formal semantics in an accessible style and includes a variety of practical exercises so that readers can learn to utilise these tools effectively. For readers with an elementary background in set theory and linguistics or with an interest in mathematical modelling, this fascinating study is an ideal introduction to natural language semantics. Designed as a quick yet thorough introduction to one of the most vibrant areas of research in modern linguistics today this volume reveals the beauty and elegance of the mathematical study of meaning.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Series List
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Notations
  8. Abbreviations
  9. 1 Introduction
  10. 2 Meaning and Form
  11. 3 Types and Meaning Composition
  12. 4 Quantified Noun Phrases
  13. 5 Long-Distance Meaning Relationships
  14. 6 Intensionality and PossibleWorlds
  15. 7 Conclusion and Further Topics
  16. Appendix to Chapter 3
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index