Formal Semantics An Introduction

This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to formal, and especially Montague, semantics within a linguistic framework. It presupposes no previous background in logic, but takes students step-by-step from simple predicate/argument structures and their interpretation through to Montague's intentional logic, bringing them to a level where they can tackle the primary technical literature. It assumes some basic knowledge of linguistics, but aims to be as non-technical as possible within a technical subject. Formal Semantics will be welcomed by students and researchers in linguistics, artificial intelligence and cognitive science alike.Cann, Ronnie is the author of 'Formal Semantics An Introduction' with ISBN 9780521374637 and ISBN 0521374634.