Language in the World: A Philosophical Enquiry (Studies in Philosophy)

What makes the words we speak mean what they do? Possible-worlds semantics articulates the view that the meanings of words contribute to determining which possible worlds would make a sentence true, and which would make it false. In the first book-length examination from this viewpoint, M.J. Cresswell argues that the nonsemantic facts on which semantic facts supervene are facts about the causal interactions between the linguistic behavior of speakers and the facts in the world that they are speaking about.

How to Turn Words Into Money

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Reading for Speed and Fluency 4

Although many English language learners are able to comprehend basic texts, they still face the obstacle of reading far below the optimal rate. Research suggests that 250 words per minute is the target reading speed for fluent second l...

Reading for Speed and Fluency 3

Although many English language learners are able to comprehend basic texts, they still face the obstacle of reading far below the optimal rate. Research suggests that 250 words per minute is the target reading speed for fluent second l...

Reading for Speed and Fluency 2

Although many English language learners are able to comprehend basic texts, they still face the obstacle of reading far below the optimal rate. Research suggests that 250 words per minute is the target reading speed for fluent second l...