ON THE MEANING OF SINGULAR TERMS,

Abstract

Contributions made by various logicians to the problem of characterizing the meaning of singular terms are discussed. In particular, the problem of the meaning of names and descriptions is discussed, and the theories of Carnap, Frege, Quine an Russel regarbing the logical manipulation of such terms are analyzed and contrasted. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 18, 1963
Accession Number
AD0424784

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People

  • Charles K. Gordon Jr.

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  • System Development Corporation

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence