Full Idea
In the two-dimensional framework, what characterises the singular case is the fact that truth-evaluation (of possessing of the reference-fixing property) takes place at a later stage than reference determination.
Gist of Idea
In 2-D semantics, reference is determined, then singularity by the truth of a predication
Source
François Recanati (Mental Files [2012], 2.1)
Book Reference
Recanati,François: 'Mental Files' [OUP 2012], p.17
A Reaction
This sounds psychologically plausible, which is a big (and unfashionable) plus for me. 1) what are we talking about? 2) what are we saying about it, 3) is it true?
Related Idea
Idea 16350 Two-D semantics is said to help descriptivism of reference deal with singular objects [Recanati]