Nonexistent Objects
Yale University Press (1980)
Abstract
In this book Terence Parsons revives the older tradition of taking such objects at face value. Using various modern techniques from logic and the philosophy of language, he formulates a metaphysical theory of nonexistent objects. The theory is given a formalization in symbolism rich enough to contain definite descriptions, modal operators, and epistemic contexts, and the book includes a discussion which relates the formalized theory explicitly to English.Author's Profile
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0300024045 0300024045 9780300024043
DOI
10.2307/2185016
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