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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Elements of Formal Semantics
An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language
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Elements of Formal Semantics
An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Series List
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Notations
- Abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Meaning and Form
- 3 Types and Meaning Composition
- 4 Quantified Noun Phrases
- 5 Long-Distance Meaning Relationships
- 6 Intensionality and PossibleWorlds
- 7 Conclusion and Further Topics
- Appendix to Chapter 3
- Bibliography
- Index
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