LARKIN:
Spring 2003
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DATE: 2-06-03
I.
Objectives
A.
Explicate
Russell’s theory of descriptions
B.
Discuss
differences between Russell, Frege, and Meinong
II.
Discussion:
III.
Lecture: Russell’s “On Denoting”
A.
The
Theory of Descriptions
1. Quantifier Phrases
2. Definite Descriptions
B.
The
Trouble with Apparently Empty Denoting Phrases
1. Meinong
2. Frege
IV.
Discussion:
Russell vs. Frege and Meinong
V.
Next
Time
A.
Topic:
Russell’s Argument for his Theory of Descriptions
B.
Reading: Russell, “On Denoting”
C.
Reading Questions: