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Word and Object
Book • 1960
In 'Word and Object', Quine delves into the interplay between language and ontology, proposing that only physical objects and abstract sets are real.
He introduces the concept of indeterminacy of translation, highlighting the challenges in translating languages due to the inherent ambiguity in meaning.
The book also explores language acquisition and advocates for a canonical notation to clarify ontological commitments.
He introduces the concept of indeterminacy of translation, highlighting the challenges in translating languages due to the inherent ambiguity in meaning.
The book also explores language acquisition and advocates for a canonical notation to clarify ontological commitments.
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