Single Idea 6042

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / G. Quantification / 1. Quantification]

Full Idea

The quantifier has been overrated as a tool of logical and linguistic analysis.

Gist of Idea

The quantifier is overrated as an analytical tool

Source

Colin McGinn (Logical Properties [2000], Pref)

Book Reference

McGinn,Colin: 'Logical Properties' [OUP 2003], p.-3


A Reaction

I find this proposal quite thrilling. Twentieth century analytical philosophy has been in thrall to logic, giving the upper hand in philosophical discussion to the logicians, who are often not very good at philosophy.