Combining Philosophers

Ideas for B Hale / C Wright, Robert C. Stalnaker and Fraser MacBride

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19. Language / B. Reference / 3. Direct Reference / b. Causal reference

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In the use of a name, many individuals are causally involved, but they aren't all the referent [Stalnaker]

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One view says the causal story is built into the description that is the name's content [Stalnaker]

19. Language / B. Reference / 4. Descriptive Reference / a. Sense and reference

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Reference needs truth as well as sense [Hale/Wright]