Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Chilo, Critolaus and Robert C. Stalnaker

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19. Language / B. Reference / 3. Direct Reference / b. Causal reference
In the use of a name, many individuals are causally involved, but they aren't all the referent [Stalnaker]
One view says the causal story is built into the description that is the name's content [Stalnaker]