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Single Idea 16410

[from 'Counterparts and Identity' by Robert C. Stalnaker, in 19. Language / C. Assigning Meanings / 8. Possible Worlds Semantics ]

Full Idea

Semantic values in extensional semantics are extensions, like individuals for terms, and sets for predicates. In modal semantics we have intensions, functions from worlds to appropriate extensions.

Gist of Idea

Extensional semantics has individuals and sets; modal semantics has intensions, functions of world to extension

Source

Robert C. Stalnaker (Counterparts and Identity [1987], 2)

Book Reference

Stalnaker,Robert C.: 'Ways a World Might Be' [OUP 2003], p.113


A Reaction

It seems obvious that the meaning of a word like 'giraffe' must include possible giraffes, as well as actual and deceased giraffes.