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Causal theory of reference: The causal theory of reference in philosophy asserts that a name or a singular term refers to an object because there is a causal connection between the name and the object, often stemming from the initial act of naming by a speaker or community. Also see 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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Davidson, Donald | Causal Theory of Reference | Davidson, Donald | |
Field, Hartry | Causal Theory of Reference | Field, Hartry | |
Putnam, Hilary | Causal Theory of Reference | Putnam, Hilary | |
Rorty, Richard | Causal Theory of Reference | Rorty, Richard | |
Stalnaker, Robert | Causal Theory of Reference | Stalnaker, Robert | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-27 |