Whither Experimental Semantics?

The main goal of the paper is to propose a methodology for the theory of reference in which experiments feature prominently. These experiments should primarily test linguistic usage rather than the folk’s referential intuitions. The proposed methodology urges the use of: (A) philosophers’ referentia...

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Main Author: Michael Devitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of the Basque Country 2012-01-01
Series:Theoria
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Online Access:http://www.ehu.es/ojs/index.php/THEORIA/article/view/3866