Descriptions: Predicates or quantifiers?

Berit Brogaard*

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Abstract

In this paper I revisit the main arguments for a predicate analysis of descriptions in order to determine whether they do in fact undermine Russell's theory. I argue that while the arguments without doubt provide powerful evidence against Russell's original theory, it is far from clear that they tell against a quantificational account of descriptions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)117-136
Number of pages20
JournalAustralasian Journal of Philosophy
Volume85
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

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