Indefinites and the Type of Sets

Indefinites and the Type of Sets explores a new theory of indefinite noun phrase interpretation and definiteness effects.

• Provides an introduction to aspects of the semantics of noun phrases, as well as comparing alternate theories.
• Explores a new theory of indefinite noun phrase interpretation and definiteness effects.
• Written accessibly by one of the world’s most prominent formal semanticists.
• Useful for students and scholars in formal semantics as well as the neighboring fields of syntax, pragmatics, and the philosophy of language.