Susan Stebbing and the Language of Common Sense [electronic resource] /
Chapman, S.author.
This first book-length study of the work and life of L. Susan Stebbing relates the development of her thought to the philosophical, social and political background of her life. It also assesses Stebbing's contribution in the light of developments both in analytic philosophy and in linguistics in the decade since her death.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Series Editor's Foreword; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations of Principal Works by Stebbing; Introduction; 1 The Analyst in Training; 2 Becoming a Philosopher; 3 Science, Logic and Language; 4 Cambridge Analysis; 5 Logical Positivism and Philosophy of Language; 6 A Wider Audience; 7 Politics and Critical Thinking; 8 Logic and Ideals; 9 Stebbing, Philosophy and Linguistics; Notes; Bibliography of Stebbing's Published Writings; References; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This first book-length study of the work and life of L. Susan Stebbing relates the development of her thought to the philosophical, social and political background of her life. It also assesses Stebbing's contribution in the light of developments both in analytic philosophy and in linguistics in the decade since her death.
Stebbing, L. Susan (Lizzie Susan), 1885-1943.
Language and languages—Philosophy.
Linguistics.
Philosophy.
Analysis (Philosophy).
Social history.
Historical linguistics.
Philosophy of Language.
Linguistics, general.
History of Philosophy.
Analytic Philosophy.
Social History.
Historical Linguistics.