Frege and the Description Theory: An Attempt at Rehabilitation
Maunu Ari
Frege and the Description Theory: An Attempt at Rehabilitation
Maunu Ari
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BRILL ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2021042715158
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2021042715158
Tiivistelmä
I question the received view that Frege advocates the description theory of proper names. First, I argue that the textual evidence for this view from Frege’s writings is not conclusive. Secondly, I propose that the Fregean Sinne (of proper names) may be understood nondescriptionally in terms of symbolhood. Finally, I suggest that in the notorious passages where Frege is apparently supporting the description theory he is just indicating the potential problems with communication with proper names.
Kokoelmat
- Rinnakkaistallenteet [19207]