Properties and Propositions - The Metaphysics of Higher-Order Logic

This book articulates and defends a novel, Fregean theory of properties and propositions, and uses it to solve a range of problems in metaphysics. It will be of interest to anyone working in logic, metaphysics, the philosophy of language or the philosophy of mind.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Substitution in a Sense; 2. The Term/Predicate Distinction; 3. Ramsey's Challenge; 4. Two Types of Reference; 5. The Reference Principle; 6. Fregean Realism; 7. Fregean Nominalism; 8. Some ; 9. The Concept Horse Paradox; 10. The Metaphysics Exam; 11. States of A airs; 12. The Prenective View of Propositional Content; 13. On Content and Object; 14. The Identity Theory of Truth; References; Index.

About the author

Robert Trueman is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of York. He is the author of numerous articles on philosophical logic and metaphysics in journals including Philosophical Studies, Australasian Journal of Philosophy and Mind.

Summary

This book articulates and defends a novel, Fregean theory of properties and propositions, and uses it to solve a range of problems in metaphysics. It will be of interest to anyone working in logic, metaphysics, the philosophy of language or the philosophy of mind.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Trueman, Robert (University of York) Trueman
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9781108814102
• ISBN: 978-1-108-81410-2
• No. of pages: 239
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Epistemology, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge, Philosophy: logic, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge