Incomplete Symbols and Russell's Proof

Canadian Journal of Philosophy 10 (2):233 - 250 (1980)
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Abstract

Russell urged that some phrases having no meaning in isolation could nonetheless, Contribute to the meaning of sentences in which they occur. In the case of definite descriptive phrases, A proof is offered. It is argued that russell's proof is valid, Contrary to some commentators. Proper understanding of the notion of "incomplete symbol" plays a key role in the assessment of the argument, As well as in full appreciation of the radical departure of russell's analysis from "surface" grammar

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