Lessons from descriptive indexicals

• Autores: Kjell Johan Sæbø
• Localización: Mind, ISSN-e 1460-2113, Vol. 124, Nº. 496, 2015, págs. 1111-1161
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Two main methods for analysing de re readings of definite descriptions in intensional contexts coexist: that of evaluating the description in the actual world, whether by means of scope, actuality operators, or non-local world binding, and that of substituting another description, usually one expressing a salient or ‘vivid’ acquaintance relation to an attitude holder, prior to evaluation. Recent work on so-called descriptive indexicals suggests that contrary to common assumptions, both methods are needed, for different ends. This paper aims to show that there is indeed a division of labour between the two methods of analysis and to identify criteria for choosing among alternative ways to model the second, substitutional method