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Single Idea 15530

[filed under theme 10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / b. Rigid designation ]

Full Idea

A logically determinate name is one which names the same thing in every possible world.

Gist of Idea

A logically determinate name names the same thing in every possible world

Source

David Lewis (How to Define Theoretical Terms [1970], III)

Book Ref

Lewis,David: 'Philosophical Papers Vol.1' [OUP 1983], p.86

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A Reaction

This appears to be rigid designation, before Kripke introduced the new word.