<P>Gottlob Frege (1848-1925) is considered the father of modern logic and one of the founding figures of analytic philosophy. He was first and foremost a mathematician, but his major works also made important contributions to the philosophy of language.</P><P>Frege¿s writings are difficult and deal with technical, abstract concepts. The <EM>Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Frege On Sense and Reference</EM> helps the student to get to grips with Frege¿s thought, and introduces and assesses:</P><UL><UL><P></P></UL><LI>the background of Frege¿s philosophical work</LI><LI>Frege¿s main papers and arguments, focussing on his distinction between sense and reference</LI><LI>the continuing importance of Frege¿s work to philosophy of logic and language.</LI><UL><P></P></UL></UL><P>Ideal for those coming to Frege for the first time, and containing fresh insights for anyone interested in his philosophy, this <EM>Guidebook </EM>is essential reading for all students of philosophy of language, philo