Meaning, Thought and Reality

Meaning, Thought and Reality

1. Reference

   • Types
     • Referring and non-referring expressions
     • Constant versus variable reference
     • Referents and extensions
   • Noun and Noun Phrases
     • Definite and indefinite
     • Groups of individuals
   • Names
     • Approach
       • Casual Theory
       • Description Theory
   • Theory of meaning
     • Semantics = Reference

2. Mental Representations

   • sense
   • Concepts
     • Underextending
     • Overextending
   • Conditions
   • Prototypes
   • Relation
   • Acquiring concepts

3. Words Concepts and Thinking

   • Relation Word - Think
   • Linguistic relativity
   • Language of thought
     • Cognitive science
       • Arguments
       • Thinking without language
       • Language underspecifies meaning

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