Elements of Formal Semantics

An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language

Yoad Winter (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

272 Seiten

2016
Edinburgh University Press (Verlag)
978-0-7486-4044-7 (ISBN)

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In five short chapters, this introductory textbook introduces some of the most essential principles and techniques of formal semantics.

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.

Yoad Winter is professor in Semantics and Artificial Intelligence at the Utrecht Institute of Linguistics at Utrecht University.

1: Introduction

2: Meaning and Form

3: Types and Meaning Composition

4: Quantified Noun Phrases

5: Long-Distance Meaning Relationships

6: Intensionality and Possible Worlds

7: Conclusion and further topics

Bibliography

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Reihe/Serie	Edinburgh Advanced Textbooks in Linguistics
Zusatzinfo	36 black and white line art
Verlagsort	Edinburgh
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 234 mm
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft
ISBN-10	0-7486-4044-4 / 0748640444
ISBN-13	978-0-7486-4044-7 / 9780748640447
Zustand	Neuware