This landmark dissertation (1961) provides a systematic introduction to systems of modal logic and stands as the first presentation of what have become central ideas in philosophy of language and metaphysics, from the 'new theory of reference' and non-linguistic necessity and essentialism to 'Kripke semantics'.
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Chapter 1 Referential and Extensional Opacity; Chapter 2 The Logical Modalities; Chapter 3 Identity of Individuals; Chapter 4 Distinctness of Individuals; Chapter 5 Singular Terms and Singular Inference; Chapter 6 Examination of the Difficulties; Chapter 7 Other Types of Opaque Contexts;
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780415998444
Publisert
2009-12-07
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Vekt
320 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
160
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