Explore the complex meaning of ‘if’ with ‘Suppose and Tell: The Semantics and Heuristics of Conditionals’ by Timothy Williamson. This groundbreaking book, published by Oxford University Press, delves into the philosophical, linguistic, and psychological aspects of conditional thinking. Williamson proposes a controversial new theory, arguing that our understanding of ‘if’ relies on fast and frugal psychological heuristics. Discover how these cognitive shortcuts can sometimes mislead traditional semantic theories and why apparent counterexamples often stem from faulty data. Ideal for students and researchers in philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science, this 288-page volume offers profound insights into the nature of meaning, vagueness, and the unreliability of our intuitive judgments. A must-read for anyone fascinated by the nuances of language and thought. Published January 6, 2023.