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Sainsbury, R. M.

Reference without referents / R.M. Sainsbury. - Oxford ; New York : Clarendon Press, 2005. - 1 online resource (xv, 263 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-260) and index.

A short history of theories of names -- Framework issues -- Proper names -- Pronouns : anaphora and demonstration -- Complex referring expressions -- Existence and fiction -- Mental reference and individual concepts.

Reference is a central topic in philosophy of language. This book sets out a new approach to the concept, which promises to bring to an end some long-standing debates in semantic theory. It also includes an historical survey. It will be of interest to those working in logic, mind, and metaphysics.

ISBN: 9780191529221 (electronic bk.) 0191529222 (electronic bk.) 9780191602696 0191602698

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Reference (Philosophy)
Language and languages--Philosophy.
Référence (Philosophie)
Langage et langues--Philosophie.
PHILOSOPHY--Epistemology.
Language and languages--Philosophy.
Reference (Philosophy)

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: B105.R25 / S23 2005eo

Dewey Class. No.: 121.68