Semantics: An Introduction To The Science Of Meaning
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At the crossroads of language, thought, and reality stands semantics — the science of meaning — and Stephen Ullmann's landmark work remains one of the most lucid and authoritative introductions to the field ever written. Semantics: An Introduction to the Science of Meaning presents a comprehensive and methodically structured account of how words acquire, retain, and transform their meanings over time, guiding the reader through core concepts such as polysemy, synonymy, metaphor, and semantic change with remarkable clarity and scholarly precision. Ullmann, who served as Late Professor of the Romance Languages at the University of Oxford, argues with characteristic rigor that language is not a static system but a living, evolving phenomenon shaped by historical, psychological, and social forces. His prose is at once accessible and intellectually demanding, making this volume indispensable for students of linguistics, philosophy of language, and literary theory alike. Drawing on a rich breadth of European linguistic tradition, Ullmann illustrates how the study of meaning reaches far beyond mere definition — it uncovers the very mechanisms by which human beings construct and communicate their understanding of the world. For anyone seeking to grasp the profound complexity hidden within the everyday act of speaking, this is the essential starting point.
Author: Stephen Ullmann
Format: Paperback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of language, thought, and reality stands semantics — the science of meaning — and Stephen Ullmann's landmark work remains one of the most lucid and authoritative introductions to the field ever written. Semantics: An Introduction to the Science of Meaning presents a comprehensive and methodically structured account of how words acquire, retain, and transform their meanings over time, guiding the reader through core concepts such as polysemy, synonymy, metaphor, and semantic change with remarkable clarity and scholarly precision. Ullmann, who served as Late Professor of the Romance Languages at the University of Oxford, argues with characteristic rigor that language is not a static system but a living, evolving phenomenon shaped by historical, psychological, and social forces. His prose is at once accessible and intellectually demanding, making this volume indispensable for students of linguistics, philosophy of language, and literary theory alike. Drawing on a rich breadth of European linguistic tradition, Ullmann illustrates how the study of meaning reaches far beyond mere definition — it uncovers the very mechanisms by which human beings construct and communicate their understanding of the world. For anyone seeking to grasp the profound complexity hidden within the everyday act of speaking, this is the essential starting point.