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In classical logic, vagueness is an undesirable property for predicates. However, this study suggests for the first time the benefits of vagueness in natural language. Communicating through vague predicates is usually successful. They enable efficient, economical, and flexible communication. The stu...

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Main Author: Kluck, Nora (Author)
Format: Thesis Electronic eBook
Language:German
Published: Berlin De Gruyter [2014]
Series:Linguistics & Philosophy 5
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Online Access:DE-1043
DE-1046
DE-858
DE-859
DE-860
DE-703
DE-739
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Summary:In classical logic, vagueness is an undesirable property for predicates. However, this study suggests for the first time the benefits of vagueness in natural language. Communicating through vague predicates is usually successful. They enable efficient, economical, and flexible communication. The study examines whether vagueness in the law has positive aspects and discusses a number of practical implications for everyday life
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (X, 208 Seiten)
ISBN:9783110347791
9783110374674
9783110347807
DOI:10.1515/9783110347791

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