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Subjects, predicates, isomorphic representation, and language games
pp. 351-364
Abstract
This paper attempts to investigate whether we could in any meaningful way say of predicate expressions (whether monadic or relational) that they refer and, if they refer, what their reference could be. In semantics based on model theory (e.g., of Carnap's state-descriptions or Hintikka's model-sets), there are entities to which predicate expressions correspond (Carnap's attributes, Hintikka's predicates). What kind of entities are they?
Publication details
Published in:
Saarinen Esa, Hilpinen Risto, Niiniluoto Ilkka, Provence Hintikka Merrill (1979) Essays in honour of Jaakko Hintikka. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 351-364
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-009-9860-5_21
Full citation:
Ishiguro Hidé (1979) „Subjects, predicates, isomorphic representation, and language games“, In: E. Saarinen, R. Hilpinen, I. Niiniluoto & M. Provence Hintikka (eds.), Essays in honour of Jaakko Hintikka, Dordrecht, Springer, 351–364.