Conservatives and racists: inferential role semantics and pejoratives
According to inferential role semantics (IRS), for any given expression to possess a particular meaning one must be disposed to make or, alternatively, acknowledge as correct certain inferential transitions involving it. As Williamson points out, pejoratives such as 'Boche' seem to provide...
Main Author: | Whiting, Daniel J. (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2008-09.
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