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Definition:
Linguistics is the study of language, and is normally concerned with use, meaning and
structural relationships of words. Because humans are social animals, and language is
a primary means by which we socialize, the study of language has had important
implications to other fields of human study, including anthropology, psychology, and
philosophy. Chomsky's study of linguistics has led to insights in philosophy regarding
empiricism, and Saussures study of language has influenced the field of aesthetics
with his development of semiotics.
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What is the Logic and the Philosophy of Language?
The two fields Logic and the Philosophy of Language are often treated separately, but they are nevertheless close enough that they are presented together here. Logic is the study of methods of reasoning and argumentation, both proper and improper. The Philosophy of Language, on the other hand, involves the study of how our language interacts with our thinking.What is Philosophy?
What is philosophy? Is there any point in studying philosophy, or is it a useless subject? What are the different branches of philosophy - what's the difference between aestheitcs and ethics? What's the difference between metaphysics and epistemology?
