Single Idea 3319

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / E. Structures of Logic / 7. Predicates in Logic]

Full Idea

The whole point of Frege's functional account of predication lies in its allowing us to dispense with all properties across the board.

Gist of Idea

Frege gives a functional account of predication so that we can dispense with predicates

Source

report of Gottlob Frege (works [1890]) by José A. Benardete - Metaphysics: the logical approach Ch.9

Book Reference

Benardete,José A.: 'Metaphysics: The Logical Approach' [OUP 1989], p.59

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