13 ideas
15163 | The interest of quantified modal logic is its metaphysical necessity and essentialism [Soames] |
9182 | Ancient names like 'Obadiah' depend on tradition, not on where the name originated [Dummett] |
15158 | Indefinite descriptions are quantificational in subject position, but not in predicate position [Soames] |
15157 | Recognising the definite description 'the man' as a quantifier phrase, not a singular term, is a real insight [Soames] |
15156 | The universal and existential quantifiers were chosen to suit mathematics [Soames] |
16660 | Are things distinct if they are both separate, or if only one of them can be separate? [Duns Scotus, by Pasnau] |
16626 | Substance is only grasped under the general heading of 'being' [Duns Scotus] |
15162 | We understand metaphysical necessity intuitively, from ordinary life [Soames] |
15161 | There are more metaphysically than logically necessary truths [Soames] |
15152 | To study meaning, study truth conditions, on the basis of syntax, and representation by the parts [Soames] |
15153 | Tarski's account of truth-conditions is too weak to determine meanings [Soames] |
9181 | The causal theory of reference can't distinguish just hearing a name from knowing its use [Dummett] |
15154 | We should use cognitive states to explain representational propositions, not vice versa [Soames] |