Elements of formal semantics : an introduction to the mathematical theory of meaning in natural language / Yoad Winter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Winter, Yoad, author.

Series:

Edinburgh advanced textbooks in linguistics.

Edinburgh advanced textbooks in linguistics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Semantics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 258 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2016.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

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

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 31 Aug 2018).

ISBN:

9780748677771

0748677771