theory of reference
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concept
A theory of reference is a philosophical account that explains how words, names, or expressions connect to and stand for objects, properties, or entities in the world.
Observed surface forms (2)
- referential theory of names ×1
- theory of identity across possible worlds ×1
Instances (3)
- Fregean semantics
- counterpart theory of trans-world identity via concept surface "theory of identity across possible worlds"
- Millian semantics via concept surface "referential theory of names"