See related courses in the following collections: Find Courses by Topic. 978-0-521-60311-9 - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Language Michael Morris Frontmatter More information. Fundamentals of Philosophy … 1 and 2. * http://jqueryui.com }); In this textbook, Michael Morris offers a critical introduction to the central issues of the philosophy of language. Simple enough for the students (and me!) During the Renaissance, René Descartes (1596-1650) found what he felt was an objective and certain foundation for knowledge in the individual. No knowledge of logic or … Weâve seen that sloppy or misleading use of ordinary language can seriously limit our ability to create and communicate correct reasoning. But it cannot be Don't show me this again. Edition: 1. This book is an introduction to philosophy of language in the analytic tradition. (window.AmazonUIPageJS ? Thankfully, my department and university give us much latitude to teach introduction to philosophy the way that each of us wants. ISBN: 9780199282807. 164–90. 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