The Proposition

Author : Richard Gaskin
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191553622

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The Unity of the Proposition by Richard Gaskin Pdf

Richard Gaskin presents a work in the philosophy of language. He analyses what is distinctive about sentences and the propositions they express—what marks them off from mere lists of words and mere aggregates of word-meanings respectively. Since he identifies the world with all the true and false propositions, his account of the unity of the proposition has significant implications for our understanding of the nature of reality. He argues that the unity of the proposition is constituted by a certain infinitistic structure known in the tradition as 'Bradley's regress'. Usually, Bradley's regress has been regarded as vicious, but Gaskin argues that it is the metaphysical ground of the propositional unity, and gives us an important insight into the fundamental make-up of the world.

Author : Gabriele M. Mras,Michael Schmitz
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000517323

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Force, Content and the Unity of the Proposition by Gabriele M. Mras,Michael Schmitz Pdf

This volume advances discussion between critics and defenders of the force-content distinction and opens up new ways of thinking about force and speech acts in relation to the unity problem. The force-content dichotomy has shaped the philosophy of language and mind since the time of Frege and Russell. Isn’t it obvious that, for example, the clauses of a conditional are not asserted and must therefore be propositions and propositions the forceless contents of forceful acts? But, others have recently asked in response, how can a proposition be a truth value bearer if it is not unified through the forceful act of a subject that takes a position regarding how things are? Can we not instead think of propositions as being inherently forceful, but of force as being cancelled in certain contexts? And what do assertoric, but also directive and interrogative force indicators mean? Force, Content and the Unity of the Proposition will be of interest to researchers working in philosophy of language, philosophical logic, philosophy of mind and linguistics.

Author : David Hunter,Gurpreet Rattan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317510284

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New Essays on the Nature of Propositions by David Hunter,Gurpreet Rattan Pdf

These are exciting times for philosophical theorizing about propositions, with the last 15 years seeing the development of new approaches and the emergence of new theorists. Propositions have been invoked to explain thought and cognition, the nature and attribution of mental states, language and communication, and in philosophical treatments of truth, necessity and possibility. According to Frege and Russell, and their followers, propositions are structured mind- and language-independent abstract objects which have essential and intrinsic truth-conditions. Some recent theorizing doubts whether propositions really exist and, if they do, asks how we can grasp, entertain and know them? But most of the doubt concerns whether the abstract approach to propositions can really explain them. Are propositions really structured, and if so where does their structure come from? How does this structure form a unity, and does it need to? Are the representational and structural properties of propositions really independent of those of thinking and language? What does it mean to say that an object occurs in or is a constituent of a proposition? The volume takes up these and other questions, both as they apply to the abstract object approach and also to the more recently developed approaches. While the volume as a whole does not definitively and unequivocally reject the abstract objection approach, for the most part, the papers explore new critical and constructive directions. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Canadian Journal of Philosophy.

Author : Thomas Auffret,Jonathan Barnes,Marwan Rashed
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783111035864

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Alexander of Aphrodisias, ›On the Conversion of Propositions‹ by Thomas Auffret,Jonathan Barnes,Marwan Rashed Pdf

Alexander’s essay on the conversion of predicative propositions contains otherwise unknown information about the early history of Aristotle’s logic. The essay survives only in a mutilated Arabic translation. This volume contains a new edition of the text, a translation (the first into any modern language), and a discursive commentary. It will be of interest to anyone concerned with the history of Aristotelianism or with the history of logic.

Author : Katie Ashley
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biological rhythms
ISBN : 1480114480

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The Proposition by Katie Ashley Pdf

With her thirtieth birthday looming, Emma Harrison finds her biological clock clanging and the elusive knight in shining armor yet to appear. She's running out of options, especially after her gay best friend backs out from being her sperm donor. Of course, there's always a sperm bank, but Emma fears a donor mix-up might impregnate her with the spawn of Satan. Resident company womanizer, Aidan Fitzgerald, is used to always getting what he wants, especially in the bedroom. When Emma spurns his advances at the company Christmas party, he1s determined to have her no matter what it takes. After Aidan learns of Emma's predicament, he is quick to offer a proposition that will benefit them both. He will father Emma1s child, but she must conceive it with him naturally. Not one for hook-ups or casual sex, Emma is reluctant to take him up on his offer, but his charm, coupled with her intense desire for motherhood, wins out. Soon their baby-making sessions become more than just physical. Aidan can1t seem to walk away from her while Emma begins to wonder if Aidan could be the one. But can Aidan leave his past behind to become the man Emma needs him to be?

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1923
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UCR:31210009889021

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Mind by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gabriele M. Mras,Michael Schmitz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000517330

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Force, Content and the Unity of the Proposition by Gabriele M. Mras,Michael Schmitz Pdf

This volume advances discussion between critics and defenders of the force-content distinction and opens up new ways of thinking about force and speech acts in relation to the unity problem. The force-content dichotomy has shaped the philosophy of language and mind since the time of Frege and Russell. Isn’t it obvious that, for example, the clauses of a conditional are not asserted and must therefore be propositions and propositions the forceless contents of forceful acts? But, others have recently asked in response, how can a proposition be a truth value bearer if it is not unified through the forceful act of a subject that takes a position regarding how things are? Can we not instead think of propositions as being inherently forceful, but of force as being cancelled in certain contexts? And what do assertoric, but also directive and interrogative force indicators mean? Force, Content and the Unity of the Proposition will be of interest to researchers working in philosophy of language, philosophical logic, philosophy of mind and linguistics.

Author : Alexander Bain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Logic
ISBN : PRNC:32101065021865

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Logic: Deductive and Inductive by Alexander Bain Pdf

Author : New York (State) Bureau of Mediation and Arbitration,New York (State). Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Arbitration, Industrial
ISBN : CORNELL:31924054076645

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Annual Report by New York (State) Bureau of Mediation and Arbitration,New York (State). Board of Mediation and Arbitration Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Engineering
ISBN : PRNC:32101049917006

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Van Nostrand's Eclectic Engineering Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Texas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Law
ISBN : MINN:31951D02279969A

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Special Laws Passed by the ... Legislature of the State of Texas by Texas Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN : WISC:89098596406

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The American Railway Reports by Anonim Pdf

Author : Madeleine Roux
Publisher : Dell
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593499375

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The Proposition by Madeleine Roux Pdf

A woman trapped in a loveless engagement joins forces with a mysterious man bent on vengeance against her fiancé in The Proposition, a lively tale of intrigue, revenge, and romance. What would you propose? Clemency Fry has always been certain that marriage is a ludicrous arrangement—a notion she has believed ever since reading a scandalous feminist treatise as a girl. But her outlook on romance suddenly changes after meeting the handsome Lord Boyle. With the proposition of a different sort of union, one with mutual respect and financial security for her family, Clemency is won over, but when the wedding is set and the plans are in motion, Lord Boyle turns cold and dismissive. Clemency fears the worst has come to fruition; she had been right all along about affairs of the heart. She has fallen into the one trap she swore she never would. Then Audric Ferrand comes to town seeking revenge against Lord Boyle on behalf of his sister, who also fell for his charm and wealth. Audric sees Clemency’s predicament as the opportunity he needs. He suggests they join forces, a proposition that is risky and outrageous, and could possibly lead to the destruction of both their reputations. Falling in love was never in the bargain, but the season has just begun—and romance is surely in the air.

Author : William Dexter Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : First philosophy
ISBN : HARVARD:HNTYVU

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Fancy and Philosophy by William Dexter Wilson Pdf

Author : Thomson Jay Hudson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Future life
ISBN : UIUC:30112112380339

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A Scientific Demonstration of the Future Life by Thomson Jay Hudson Pdf