Grammar, Philosophy, and Logic, 1st ed. 2018
Auteur : Silver Bruce
This book argues that a basic grasp of philosophy and logic can produce written and spoken material that is both grammatically correct and powerful. The author analyses errors in grammar, word choice, phrasing and sentences that even the finest writers can fail to notice; concentrating on subtle missteps and errors that can make the difference between good and excellent prose. Each chapter addresses how common words and long-established grammatical rules are often misused or ignored altogether ? including such common words as ?interesting?, ?possible?, and ?apparent?. By tackling language in this way, the author provides an illuminating and practical stylistic guide that will interest students and scholars of grammar and philosophy, as well as readers looking to improve their technical writing skills.
Chapter 1. Is 'Interesting' Interesting?.- Chapter 2. Possible Worlds, Possible Showers and Apparent Suicides.- Chapter 3. Comparisons that go Wrong.- Chapter 4. An Interlude: We All Die but None of Us is Dead.- Chapter 5. Tautologies and Illogical Questions.- Chapter 6. The Implausible and the Impossible.- Chapter 7. Simplicity, Economy and Intensity.
Provides an idiosyncratic and original guide to writing good English
Sits at the juncture between philosophy, logic, diction and grammar
Fills a lacuna in books on grammar and correct usage of English
Date de parution : 05-2018
Ouvrage de 208 p.
14.8x21 cm
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
Prix indicatif 105,49 €
Ajouter au panierDate de parution : 12-2017
Ouvrage de 208 p.
14.8x21 cm
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
Prix indicatif 105,49 €
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Grammar; Diction; Neologisms; Logic; Philosophy; Style; Prose; english stylistics; grammatical errors; philosophy of language; english