The Structure of Content is Not Transparent

Sentences in context have semantic contents determined by a range of factors both internal and external to speakers. I argue against the thesis that semantic content is transparent to speakers in the sense of being immediately accessible to speakers in virtue of their linguistic competence.

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Published in:Topoi 2020-04, Vol.39 (2), p.425-437
Main Author: Hodgson, Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Education
Philosophy
Philosophy of Science
Philosophy of Technology
Semantics
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Summary:Sentences in context have semantic contents determined by a range of factors both internal and external to speakers. I argue against the thesis that semantic content is transparent to speakers in the sense of being immediately accessible to speakers in virtue of their linguistic competence.
ISSN:0167-7411
1572-8749
DOI:10.1007/s11245-017-9520-6