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Grice, Herbert Paul (1913-88), Robert J. Stainton Dec 2004

Grice, Herbert Paul (1913-88), Robert J. Stainton

Robert J. Stainton

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Metaphysics, Substitution Salva Veritate And The Slingshot Argument, Robert J. Stainton Dec 2004

Metaphysics, Substitution Salva Veritate And The Slingshot Argument, Robert J. Stainton

Robert J. Stainton

An introduction to the "slingshot" argument in philosophy of language and metaphysics


Objects, Properties, And Functions, Robert J. Stainton Dec 2004

Objects, Properties, And Functions, Robert J. Stainton

Robert J. Stainton

Objects are contrasted with properties, by means of examples, non-linguistic hallmarks, and linguistic correspondents. Hard cases of objects which are in some respects akin to properties are considered, but the idea that properties simply are another kind of object is rejected. Finally, properties are seen to be interchangeable with a certain kind of function.