Abstract
Why is two-dimensional semantics important? One can think of it as the most regency act in a drama involving three of the central concepts of philosophy: meaning, reason, and modality. First, Kant linked reason and modality, by suggesting that what is necessary is knowable a priori, and vice versa. Second, Frege linked reason and meaning, by proposing an aspect of meaning (sense) that is constitutively tied to cognitive significance. Third, Carnap linked meaning and modality, by proposing an aspect of meaning (intension) that is constitutively tied to possibility and necessity.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Two-Dimensional Semantics |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 55-140 |
| Number of pages | 86 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781383041545 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780199271955 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |