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7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 11. Ontological Commitment / b. Commitment of quantifiers

2611	It is currently held that quantifying over something implies belief in its existence [Ayer]
	Full Idea: It is currently held that we are committed to a belief in the existence of anything over which we quantify.
	From: A.J. Ayer (The Central Questions of Philosophy [1973], IX.C)