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- 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
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
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.
Authors and Affiliations
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Department of Philosophy, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
Bruce Silver
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Grammar, Philosophy, and Logic
Authors: Bruce Silver
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66257-2
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-66256-5Published: 01 December 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-88208-6Published: 27 May 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-66257-2Published: 21 November 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXXVIII, 208
Topics: Grammar, English, Philosophy of Language, Lexicology/Vocabulary, Stylistics