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Natural Language Ontology and Semantic Theory provides a comprehensive examination of how natural language encodes information about the structure of reality. Kristina Liefke explores the philosophical foundations of semantic interpretation, focusing on the relationship between linguistic meaning and ontological commitment.
The book addresses central questions in philosophy of language and metaphysics: What does language reveal about what exists? How do expressions like names, predicates, and quantifiers map onto the world? What is the role of context in determining reference and truth conditions?
Drawing on contemporary developments in formal semantics, cognitive linguistics, and philosophical logic, Liefke develops an integrated approach to understanding how natural language both reflects and shapes our conception of reality. The work bridges traditional philosophical concerns with modern semantic theory, making it essential reading for scholars interested in the foundations of meaning and being.
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