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6339 | Logical form is the aspects of meaning that determine logical entailments [Horwich] |
Full Idea: The logical forms of the sentences in a language are those aspects of their meanings that determine the relations of deductive entailment holding amongst them. | |
From: Paul Horwich (Truth (2nd edn) [1990], Ch.6.30) | |
A reaction: A helpful definition. Not all sentences, therefore, need to have a 'logical form'. Is the logical form the same as the underlying proposition. The two must converge, given that propositions lack the ambiguity that is often found in sentences. |
3137 | Varieties of singular terms are used to designate token particulars [Rey] |
Full Idea: We designate token particulars with singular terms, such as: proper names, numerals, definite descriptions, demonstratives, pronouns or variables. | |
From: Georges Rey (Contemporary Philosophy of Mind [1997], 1.1.1) |