Single Idea 7755

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / F. Referring in Logic / 1. Naming / d. Singular terms]

Full Idea

The paradigmatic referring devices are singular terms, denoting particular items. In English these include proper names, definite descriptions, singular personal pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, and a few others.

Gist of Idea

Singular terms refer, using proper names, definite descriptions, singular personal pronouns, demonstratives, etc.

Source

William Lycan (Philosophy of Language [2000], Ch. 1)

Book Reference

Lycan,William G.: 'Philosophy of Language' [Routledge 2000], p.13


A Reaction

This list provides the agenda for twentieth century philosophy of language, since this is the point where language is supposed to hook onto the world.