Mention and Designation

Analysis 29 (1):1 - 4 (1968)
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Abstract

Some characteristics of two species of singular reference are described and a complexity of mention vis-a-vis designation illustrated by means of special quotation devices. It is pointed out that the use/mention distinction is more complex and less absolute than sometimes realized.

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