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| Causal theory of names: Kripke's causal theory of names proposes that a name is associated with an object due to an initial act of naming, establishing a causal link between the name and the referent, rather than relying on descriptions or attributes. See also Proper names, Naming, Reference._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Robert Stalnaker on Causal Theory of Names - Dictionary of Arguments
I 211 Causal Chain/Stalnaker: when the causal chain is part of the descriptive semantics (part of the semantic content), then it is said how - given this descriptive semantics - the referents are set out by the facts. >Causal chain, >Causality, >Proper names, >Facts._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Stalnaker I R. Stalnaker Ways a World may be Oxford New York 2003 |
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