Sorting the World: On the Relevance of the Kind/Object-Distinction to Referentia

Description: Sorting the World by Olav Mueller-Reichau Kind-level predicates differ as to whether they presuppose (that is to be extinct) or entail (such as to invent) the existence of objects, with crucial consequences for the interpretation of indefinite argument noun phrases. This title proves useful in solving otherwise puzzling problems in semantic composition. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The basic hypothesis of this book is that linguistic reference to kinds should be seen as reference to sortal concepts, i.e. cognitive categories for identifying and classifying objects. Viewed that way, kinds serve as the interface between the conceptual system and the grammatical system. Kind-level predicates differ as to whether they presuppose (e.g. to be extinct) or entail (e.g. to invent) the existence of objects, with crucial consequences for the interpretation of indefinite argument noun phrases. Moreover, object reference always involves underlying kind reference, but kind reference does not always involve object reference. This asymmetry, once recognized, proves useful in solving otherwise puzzling problems in semantic composition. Author Biography Olav Mueller-Reichau studied Germanic linguistics and Slavonic studies in Berlin and Moscow. He obtained his Ph.D. as a member of the Leipzig Graduate Program in Linguistics in 2006. Currently, he is a research fellow at the Institute for Slavonic Studies at the University of Leipzig. Long Description The basic hypothesis of this book is that linguistic reference to kinds should be seen as reference to sortal concepts, i.e. cognitive categories for identifying and classifying objects. Viewed that way, kinds serve as the interface between the conceptual system and the grammatical system. Kind-level predicates differ as to whether they presuppose (e.g. to be extinct) or entail (e.g. to invent) the existence of objects, with crucial consequences for the interpretation of indefinite argument noun phrases. Moreover, object reference always involves underlying kind reference, but kind reference does not always involve object reference. This asymmetry, once recognized, proves useful in solving otherwise puzzling problems in semantic composition. Details ISBN3110323036 Author Olav Mueller-Reichau Short Title SORTING THE WORLD Pages 165 Series Linguistics & Philosophy Language English ISBN-10 3110323036 ISBN-13 9783110323030 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 4 Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-06-28 Imprint De Gruyter Subtitle On the Relevance of the Kind/Object-Distinction to Referential Semantics Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany DEWEY 401.43 UK Release Date 2011-06-28 Publisher De Gruyter Alternative 9783110323580 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131024421;

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