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A recently recurring mistake over Russell's theory of descriptions.

Authors :
Humberstone, Lloyd
Source :
Analytic Philosophy. Sep2024, Vol. 65 Issue 3, p301-308. 8p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article examines a misconception in recent publications regarding Russell's theory of descriptions. It clarifies that the translations of English sentences containing definite descriptions into quantificational forms are incorrect. The article provides examples to illustrate the correct understanding of Russell's theory and addresses criticisms raised by other scholars. It also discusses the use of imaginary names in Russell's theory and the potential confusion between restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses. The author suggests a correction to the formalization of a logical statement involving uniqueness. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21539596
Volume :
65
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Analytic Philosophy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178882876
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/phib.12281