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Explore the profound impact of Saul Kripke's landmark lectures at Princeton University. This volume examines the intellectual sensation caused by his presentations in January 1970, which reshaped the landscape of philosophy and linguistics. Through a detailed study of Kripke's arguments, readers can understand how many names in ordinary language refer to objects directly rather than through associated descriptions. The text covers the vital role of causal chains between language users in preserving reference and examines the existence of necessary a posteriori and contingent a priori truths. This book provides a deep look into identity relations between rigid designators and Kripke's tentative arguments regarding materialist ideas. It is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the origins of modern theories of reference and the evolution of linguistic philosophy.

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Analyzes the influential 1970 Princeton University lectures delivered by Saul Kripke.

Explains the mechanism of causal chains in preserving reference between language users.

Examines the concept of direct reference for names in ordinary language.

Covers complex philosophical topics including necessary a posteriori and contingent a priori truths.

Provides insight into identity relations between rigid designators.

Part of the Synthese Library series (270) published by Springer.

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31 May 1998
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