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Explore the complex landscape of the philosophy of language with Consequences of Reference Failure. Part of the Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy series, this book provides a rigorous defense of the Direct Reference (DR) thesis. It focuses specifically on how this thesis applies to proper names and indexical pronouns. While many philosophers endorse Direct Reference, the implications of this theory when singular terms fail to refer are often overlooked. This text addresses those gaps by examining the significant and controversial consequences that arise when DR is combined with reference failure. It serves as a necessary addition to the academic study of words, language, and grammar, offering new perspectives on how singular terms function in linguistic theory. This work is designed for researchers and students looking to understand the unexplored areas of the DR literature.

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Defends the Direct Reference (DR) thesis regarding proper names and indexical pronouns.

Analyzes the significant consequences of DR when singular terms fail to refer.

Addresses unexplored and controversial implications within the existing DR literature.

Part of the respected Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy series.

Provides a deep look into the relationship between language and reference failure.

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Release Date
14 November 2019
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