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Problems for a quantificational theory of complex demonstratives
Philosophical Studies 140 (3):335 - 358 (2008)
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This paper presents a number of objections to Jeffrey King's quantificational theory of complex demonstratives. Some of these objections have to do with modality, whereas others concern attitude ascriptions. Various possible replies are considered. The debate between quantificational theorists and direct reference theorists over complex demonstratives is compared with recent debates concerning definite descriptionsAuthor's Profile
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