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Map example: examples with maps are used by various authors to discuss problems related to image, representation, uniqueness, reduction, and the relationship between copy and reality.
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J.L. Austin on Map Example - Dictionary of Arguments

Horwich I 195
Map/Austin: a map is not "true". - Merely because the similarity of the landscape is not entirely conventional. >Similarity
, >Conventions.
Convention/StrawsonVsAustin: this is not the real reason: the relation between "the Minister" and the Minister is conventional, but nevertheless you always need the context. - Facts: for them the convention is not the problem, but the reification.(1)


1. John L. Austin, "Truth, (1950) " Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society, Supplementary Volume 24: 111–128, in: Paul Horwich (ed.) Theories of Truth, Aldershot 1994

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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.

Austin I
John L. Austin
"Truth" in: Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society, Supplementary Volume 24 (1950): 111 - 128
In
Wahrheitstheorien, Gunnar Skirbekk, Frankfurt/M. 1977

Austin II
John L. Austin
"A Plea for Excuses: The Presidential Address" in: Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society, Volume 57, Issue 1, 1 June 1957, Pages 1 - 3
German Edition:
Ein Plädoyer für Entschuldigungen
In
Linguistik und Philosophie, Grewendorf/Meggle, Frankfurt/M. 1974/1995

Horwich I
P. Horwich (Ed.)
Theories of Truth Aldershot 1994


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