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How Reference Works: Explanatory Models for Indexicals, Descriptions, and Opacity - Hardcover

Roberts, Lawrence D.

 
9780791415757: How Reference Works: Explanatory Models for Indexicals, Descriptions, and Opacity
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0791415759 ISBN 13: 9780791415757
Publisher: State University of New York Press, 1993

Synopsis

If some aspects of human behavior are too murky to see into, others are too close and transparent to examine; one that has eluded both scientists and philosophers is how speakers of natural languages make words and expressions refer to specific objects in the world. Marshalling his expertise in philosophy, computers, and system science (State U. of New York), Roberts takes a shot at explaining it. He concentrates on indexicals (terms like "this," "I," and "now") and on definite and indefinite descriptions. He won't touch proper names yet. Paper edition (unseen), $14.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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About the Author

Lawrence D. Roberts is Associate Professor in the Program in Philosophy, Computers, and System Science in the Department of Philosophy at State University of New York at Binghamton.

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Publisher
State University of New York Press
Publication date
1993
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0791415759
ISBN 13 
9780791415757
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
192