Naming And Reference

Author : Saul A. Kripke
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0674598466

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Naming and Necessity by Saul A. Kripke Pdf

If there is such a thing as essential reading in metaphysics or in philosophy of language, this is it. Ever since the publication of its original version, Naming and Necessity has had great and increasing influence. It redirected philosophical attention to neglected questions of natural and metaphysical necessity and to the connections between these and theories of reference, in particular of naming, and of identity. From a critique of the dominant tendency to assimilate names to descriptions and more generally to treat their reference as a function of their Fregean sense, surprisingly deep and widespread consequences may be drawn. The largely discredited distinction between accidental and essential properties, both of individual things (including people) and of kinds of things, is revived. So is a consequent view of science as what seeks out the essences of natural kinds. Traditional objections to such views are dealt with by sharpening distinctions between epistemic and metaphysical necessity; in particular by the startling admission of necessary a posteriori truths. From these, in particular from identity statements using rigid designators whether of things or of kinds, further remarkable consequences are drawn for the natures of things, of people, and of kinds; strong objections follow, for example to identity versions of materialism as a theory of the mind. This seminal work, to which today's thriving essentialist metaphysics largely owes its impetus, is here published with a substantial new Preface by the author.

Author : R.J. Nelson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003-05-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134984510

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Naming and Reference by R.J. Nelson Pdf

First published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : R.J. Nelson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003-05-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134984527

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Naming and Reference by R.J. Nelson Pdf

First published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Piotr Stalmaszczyk,Luis Fernández Moreno
Publisher : Studies in Philosophy of Language and Linguistics
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Language and languages
ISBN : 3631662653

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Philosophical Approaches to Proper Names by Piotr Stalmaszczyk,Luis Fernández Moreno Pdf

The authors discuss philosophical approaches to proper names. They assess traditional analyses and modern controversies and contribute to contemporary philosophy of language. Topics discussed include the philosophy of language, proper names, naming, definite descriptions and theories of Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, J. S. Mill, Donald Davidson.

Author : Patrick Hanks,Flavia Hodges,Kate Hardcastle
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191578540

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A Dictionary of First Names by Patrick Hanks,Flavia Hodges,Kate Hardcastle Pdf

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. The fascinating and informative Dictionary of First Names covers over 6,000 names in common use in English, including the very newest names as well as traditional names. From Alice to Zanna and Adam to Zola this book will answer all your questions: it will tell you the age, origin, and meaning of the name, as well as how it has fared in terms of popularity, and who the famous fictional or historical bearers for the name have been. It covers alternative spellings, short forms and pet forms, and masculine and feminine forms, as well as help with pronunciation. The book includes extensive appendices covering names from languages including Scottish, Irish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese names. Tables of the most popular names by year and by region are also included. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.

Author : G.W. Fitch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789400937376

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Naming and Believing by G.W. Fitch Pdf

The relationship between thought, language, and the world is an intimate one. When we have an idea or thought about the world and we wish to express that idea or thought to others we utter a sentence or make a statement. If the statement correctly describes the world then it is true. Moreover, it seems as though our ability to have more complex or sophisticated thoughts about the world increases as the complexity of our language or our ability to use the language increases. Understanding the complex relationship between language, thought, and the world is one of the central aims of philosophy. This book is an attempt to increase our understanding of this complex relationship by focusing on certain philosophical issues that arise from our ability to refer to objects in the world though the use of language. In particular, it is an attempt to solve the puzzles of reference and belief that Frege and Russell presented within the context of a theory of direct reference for proper names.

Author : John M. Carroll,John Millar Carroll
Publisher : W H Freeman & Company
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Onomasiologie
ISBN : 0716716879

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What's in a Name? by John M. Carroll,John Millar Carroll Pdf

Author : David S. Schwarz
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110851328

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Naming and Referring by David S. Schwarz Pdf

Author : KRZYSZTOF. CWALINA,Brad Abrams
Publisher : Addison-Wesley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0134839048

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Framework Design Guidelines by KRZYSZTOF. CWALINA,Brad Abrams Pdf

Framework Design Guidelines, Second Edition, teaches developers the best practices for designing reusable libraries for the Microsoft .NET Framework. Expanded and updated for .NET 3.5, this new edition focuses on the design issues that directly affect the programmability of a class library, specifically its publicly accessible APIs. This book can improve the work of any .NET developer producing code that other developers will use. It includes copious annotations to the guidelines by thirty-five prominent architects and practitioners of the .NET Framework, providing a lively discussion of the reasons for the guidelines as well as examples of when to break those guidelines. Microsoft architects Krzysztof Cwalina and Brad Abrams teach framework design from the top down. From their significant combined experience and deep insight, you will learn The general philosophy and fundamental principles of framework design Naming guidelines for the various parts of a framework Guidelines for the design and extending of types and members of types Issues affecting--and guidelines for ensuring--extensibility How (and how not) to design exceptions Guidelines for--and examples of--common framework design patterns Guidelines in this book are presented in four major forms: Do, Consider, Avoid, and Do not. These directives help focus attention on practices that should always be used, those that should generally be used, those that should rarely be used, and those that should never be used. Every guideline includes a discussion of its applicability, and most include a code example to help illuminate the dialogue. Framework Design Guidelines, Second Edition, is the only definitive source of best practices for managed code API development, direct from the architects themselves. Downloadable files can be found at the book's web page. Included in these files are the Designing .NET Class Libraries video series and instructional presentations by the authors on design guidelines for developing classes and components that extend the .NET Framework. A sample API specification (and other useful resources and tools are (also included.

Author : Patrick Hanks,Richard Coates,Peter McClure
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192527479

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The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland by Patrick Hanks,Richard Coates,Peter McClure Pdf

Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Author : Frank Nuessel
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1992-09-30
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UOM:39015020822915

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The Study of Names by Frank Nuessel Pdf

An introduction and research guide to onomastics, this book covers the major areas of name study in individual chapters on personal names, place names, acronyms, brand names and trade names. Every topic comprises a discussion of underlying principles as well as numerous illustrative examples.

Author : Carole Hough,Daria Izdebska
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199656431

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The Oxford Handbook of Names and Naming by Carole Hough,Daria Izdebska Pdf

This handbook offers an up-to-date account of the state of the art in different areas of onomastics, in a format that is both useful for specialists and accessible to the general reader. International experts examine name theory, place and personal names, names in literature, socio-onomastics, names and other disciplines, and other types of names.

Author : Michael Dummett
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0674319311

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Frege by Michael Dummett Pdf

No one has figured more prominently in the study of German philosopher Gottlob Frege than Michael Dummett. This highly acclaimed book is a major contribution to the philosophy of language as well as a systematic interpretation of Frege, indisputably the father of analytic philosophy. Frege: Philosophy of Language remains indispensable for an understanding of contemporary philosophy. Harvard University Press is pleased to reissue this classic book in paperback.

Author : Yong-jiang Yu,Ying Ding
Publisher : Springer
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642108716

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The Semantic Web by Yong-jiang Yu,Ying Ding Pdf

The Annual Asian Semantic Web Conference is one of the largest regional events in Asia with focused topics related to the Semantic Web. With the decade-round endeavor of Semantic Web believers, researchers and practitioners, the Semantic Web has made remarkable progress recently. It has raised significant attention from US and UK governments, as well as the European Commission who are willing to deploy Semantic Web technologies to enhance the transparency of eGovernment. The Linked Open Data initiative is on its way to convert the current document Web into a data Web and to further enabling various data and service mashups. The fast adoption of Semantic Web technologies in medical and life sciences has created impressive showcases to the world. All these efforts are a crucial step toward enabling the take-off and the success of the Semantic Web. The First Asian Semantic Web Conference was successfully held in China in 2006. With the following editions in Korea in 2007 and Thailand in 2008, it fostered a regional forum for connecting researchers and triggering innovations. This year, the 4th Asian Semantic Web Conference was held in Shanghai, China. We received 63 submissions from Asia, Europe, and North America, and 25 papers were accepted (the acceptance rate is around 40%). Each submission was reviewed by at least three members of the Program Committee. The Chairs moderated the discussion of conflict reviews or invited external reviewers to reach the final decisions.

Author : American Psychological Association
Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 143383216X

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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association Pdf

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, nursing, education, business, and related disciplines.