| 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. |
