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The problem with token-reflexivity

Stefano Predelli

pp. 5-29

Abstract

This essay presents an argument against the token-reflexive approach to the semantics for indexical languages. After some preliminary remarks in section one, sections two and three explain why some traditional arguments against token-reflexivity are ultimately ineffective. Section four puts forth a more persuasive argument, to the effect that token-reflexive views overgenerate with respect to results of analyticity. However, as section five explains, defenders of the alternative, type-oriented view have all too often wasted the advantage offered by their approach: the unmotivated, independent restriction of semantic evaluation to so-called ‘proper’ indexes is responsible for undesirable conclusions, similar to those to which token- reflexive theorists are committed.

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(2006) Synthese 148 (1).

Pages: 5-29

DOI: 10.1007/s11229-003-6194-y

Full citation:

Predelli Stefano (2006) „The problem with token-reflexivity“. Synthese 148 (1), 5–29.