Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Aristotle'S Theory Of Signification -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Plato And Language -- 2.3 What Is Language? -- 2.4 The Use Of Language -- 2.5 Meaning Or Signification -- 2.6 Reference -- 2.7 Language: Grammar Or Logic? -- 2.8 Signification Of General Terms -- 2.9 Conclusion -- 3. Philosophical Language -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Language Of Proof -- 3.3 Conclusion -- 4. A Use Of Language: The Meaning Of "Being" -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Aristotle'S Purpose In Metaphysics -- 4.3 The Meanings Of "Being" -- 4.4 The Referent Of "Being" -- 4.5 Conclusion -- Appendix: The Subject Of Metaphysics -- 5. Summary And Conclusion -- 5.1 Theory Of Signification -- 5.2 Philosophical Language -- 5.3 A Use Of Language: The Meaning Of "Being" -- Bibliography -- Index.