Reference without referents /
Reference is a central topic in philosophy of language. This book sets out a new approach to the concept, which promises to bring to an end some long-standing debates in semantic theory. It also includes an historical survey. It will be of interest to those working in logic, mind, and metaphysics.
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
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Oxford ; New York :
Clarendon Press,
2005.
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Obsah:
- A short history of theories of names
- Framework issues
- Proper names
- Pronouns : anaphora and demonstration
- Complex referring expressions
- Existence and fiction
- Mental reference and individual concepts.