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Is, philosophy: the word “is” has different functions like expressing an identity e.g. A is B, attributing a property e.g. the sky is blue or being contained in a set e.g. "Heaven" is a concept. These functions must not be confused. See also Copula, Predication, Equality, Equality sign, Equations._____________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. | |||
Author | Item | More concepts for author | |
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Cresswell, Maxwell J. | Is | Cresswell, Maxwell J. | |
Geach, Peter | Is | Geach, Peter T. | |
Millikan, Ruth | Is | Millikan, Ruth | |
Quine, W.V.O. | Is | Quine, Willard Van Orman | |
Ryle, Gilbert | Is | Ryle, Gilbert | |
Tugendhat, E. | Is | Tugendhat, E. | |
Wiggins, David | Is | Wiggins, David | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-11-13 |