Speaking of Objects
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"Speaking of Objects" is an essay by W.V.O. Quine that explores how our talk about objects depends on linguistic frameworks and ontological commitments.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Speaking of Objects canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2996816 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Speaking of Objects Context triple: [Ontological Relativity and Other Essays, hasPart, Speaking of Objects]
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A.
Word and Object
"Word and Object" is a seminal 1960 work of analytic philosophy by W.V.O. Quine that develops his views on meaning, reference, and the indeterminacy of translation.
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B.
On Practice
"On Practice" is a philosophical essay by Mao Zedong that expounds a Marxist theory of knowledge, emphasizing the primacy of practical experience in the formation and testing of ideas.
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C.
Of Words
"Of Words" is a chapter in Book III that examines the nature, use, and significance of language and terminology.
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D.
As We Were Saying
As We Were Saying is a collection of essays by American writer and humorist Charles Dudley Warner, reflecting his characteristic wit and social commentary.
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E.
Considerations by the Way
"Considerations by the Way" is an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson that reflects on practical ethics and the conduct of everyday life, included as part of his collection "The Conduct of Life."
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Speaking of Objects Target entity description: "Speaking of Objects" is an essay by W.V.O. Quine that explores how our talk about objects depends on linguistic frameworks and ontological commitments.
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A.
Word and Object
"Word and Object" is a seminal 1960 work of analytic philosophy by W.V.O. Quine that develops his views on meaning, reference, and the indeterminacy of translation.
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B.
On Practice
"On Practice" is a philosophical essay by Mao Zedong that expounds a Marxist theory of knowledge, emphasizing the primacy of practical experience in the formation and testing of ideas.
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C.
Of Words
"Of Words" is a chapter in Book III that examines the nature, use, and significance of language and terminology.
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D.
As We Were Saying
As We Were Saying is a collection of essays by American writer and humorist Charles Dudley Warner, reflecting his characteristic wit and social commentary.
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E.
Considerations by the Way
"Considerations by the Way" is an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson that reflects on practical ethics and the conduct of everyday life, included as part of his collection "The Conduct of Life."
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
philosophical essay
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work on ontology ⓘ |
| author |
Willard Van Orman Quine
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surface form:
W. V. O. Quine
Willard Van Orman Quine ⓘ |
| concerns |
how different ontologies can be expressed in different languages
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the dependence of ontology on theory choice ⓘ the interpretation of existential quantification ⓘ the role of logical form in ontology ⓘ |
| explores |
criteria for ontological commitment
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how ontological commitments are reflected in language ⓘ how talk about objects depends on linguistic frameworks ⓘ the relationship between language and reality ⓘ the role of bound variables in ontological commitment ⓘ |
| field |
logic
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metaphysics ⓘ philosophy ⓘ philosophy of language ⓘ |
| hasKeyConcept |
bound variables as a guide to ontology
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conceptual scheme ⓘ indeterminacy of reference ⓘ objectual quantification ⓘ ontological relativity ⓘ regimentation of language ⓘ theoretical posits ⓘ |
| hasNotableIdea |
ontological questions are answered within a theory, not from a neutral standpoint
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to be is to be the value of a bound variable ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalPosition |
naturalized ontology
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semantic criterion of ontological commitment ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Intensional Logic
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surface form:
Fregean logic
Russellian logic ⓘ logical empiricism ⓘ logical positivism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
existence
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linguistic frameworks ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ ontological commitment ⓘ ontology ⓘ philosophy of language ⓘ quantification ⓘ reference ⓘ |
| philosophicalStance |
ontological minimalism
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scientific realism ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | analytic philosophy ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
On What There Is
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Ontological Relativity and Other Essays ⓘ
surface form:
Ontological Relativity
Word and Object ⓘ |
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Subject: Speaking of Objects Description of subject: "Speaking of Objects" is an essay by W.V.O. Quine that explores how our talk about objects depends on linguistic frameworks and ontological commitments.
Referenced by (1)
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