Single Idea 23447

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / I. Semantics of Logic / 1. Semantics of Logic]

Full Idea

In classical semantics the function of singular terms is to refer, and that of quantifiers, to range over appropriate domains of entities.

Gist of Idea

In classical semantics singular terms refer, and quantifiers range over domains

Source

Øystein Linnebo (Philosophy of Mathematics [2017], 7.1)

Book Reference

Linnebo,Øystein: 'Philosophy of Mathematics' [Princeton 2017], p.101