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Elements of Formal Semantics : An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language / Yoad Winter.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Edinburgh Advanced Textbooks in Linguistics : EATLPublisher: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2022]Copyright date: ©2016Description: 1 online resource (272 p.) : 36 B/W line artContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9780748640447
  • 9780748677771
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 401/.43 23
LOC classification:
  • P325 .W486 2016
  • P325 .W567 2016
Other classification:
  • online - DeGruyter
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Issued also in print.
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
Summary: Introduces the essential principles and techniques of formal semanticsIn 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 semanticsIncludes a wide range of concrete English examplesAccessible style is aimed at students developing knowledge of formal semantics
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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

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Introduces the essential principles and techniques of formal semanticsIn 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 semanticsIncludes a wide range of concrete English examplesAccessible style is aimed at students developing knowledge of formal semantics

Issued also in print.

Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.

In English.

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