Elements of Formal Semantics: An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language

Yoad Winter

Published by Edinburgh University Press 2016

Elements of Formal Semantics

An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language

Yoad Winter

In the series Edinburgh Advanced Textbooks in Linguistics

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780748677771

Overview
Contents

About this book

Introduces the essential principles and techniques of formal semantics

In formal semantics, structure is treated as the essential ingredient in the creation of sentence meaning from individual word meaning. This book introduces some of the foundational concepts, principles and techniques in the formal semantics of natural language and outlines the mathematical principles that underlie linguistics meaning. Using English examples, Yoad Winter 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 utilize 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.

An ideal introduction to natural language semantics
Includes a wide range of concrete English examples
Accessible style is aimed at students developing knowledge of formal semantics

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
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Acknowledgments Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
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Abbreviations Publicly Available Download PDF	xi
1 Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2 Meaning and Form Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	12
3 Types and Meaning Composition Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	44
4 Quantified Noun Phrases Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	99
5 Long-Distance Meaning Relationships Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	139
6 Intensionality and PossibleWorlds Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	190
7 Conclusion and Further Topics Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	232
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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 272
Illustrations
- Other: 36 B/W line art
Keywords: Language & Linguistics

eBook

Published: April 1, 2016
ISBN: 9780748677771