The Semantics of Science

by Roy Harris

Book Overview

The Semantics of Science proposes a radical new rethinking of science and scientific discourse. Roy Harris argues that supercategories such as science, art, religion and history are themselves verbal constructs, and thus language-dependent. Because each supercategory is constructed differently, it is necessary to pay attention to the linguistic process by which a discourse such as 'science' has developed. Through this view it is possible to observe...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826478476
• ISBN13: 9780826478474
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.1"