Assertion is a term frequently used in linguistics and philosophy but rarely defined. This in-depth study surveys and synthesizes a range of philosophical,linguistic and psychological literature on the topic, and then presents a detailed account of the cognitive processes involved in the interpretation of assertions. INDICE: Acknowledgements - Introduction - Assertion in Speech-act Theory -Assertion, Belief and Knowledge - A sign of Assertion - Assertion and Common Ground - Assertion and Mood - Assertion and Main Point - Assertion and Relevance - Conclusion - References - Index
- ISBN: 978-0-230-57399-4
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 16/07/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés
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