Ideas from 'How to Russell a Frege-Church' by David Kaplan [1975], by Theme Structure
[found in 'The Possible and the Actual' (ed/tr Loux,Michael J.) [Cornell 1979,0-8014-9178-9]].
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5. Theory of Logic / F. Referring in Logic / 2. Descriptions / c. Theory of definite descriptions
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For Russell, expressions dependent on contingent circumstances must be eliminated
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10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / d. Haecceitism
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'Haecceitism' says that sameness or difference of individuals is independent of appearances
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'Haecceitism' is common thisness under dissimilarity, or distinct thisnesses under resemblance
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If quantification into modal contexts is legitimate, that seems to imply some form of haecceitism
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