Yoad Winter

Elements of Formal Semantics (eBook, ePUB)

An Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Meaning in Natural Language

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Introduces the essential principles and techniques of formal semantics

In 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 semantics
• Includes a wide range of concrete English examples
• Accessible style is aimed at students developing knowledge of formal semantics

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Edinburgh University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780748677795
• Artikelnr.: 72429258

Autorenporträt

Yoad Winter is professor in Semantics and Artificial Intelligence at the Utrecht Institute of Linguistics at Utrecht University.

Inhaltsangabe

1: Introduction
2: Meaning and Form
3: Types and Meaning Composition
4: Quantified Noun Phrases
5: Long-Distance Meaning Relationships
6: Intensionality and Possible Worlds
7: Conclusion and further topics
Bibliography
Index