Referential Opacity and Modal Logic

by Dagfinn Follesdal

Overview

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'.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135949358
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/08/2014
Series:	Studies in Philosophy
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	200
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Dagfinn Føllesdal

Table of Contents

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;