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Episode 126: Saul Kripke on Possibilities, Language & Science

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Exploring Proper Names and Reference

The chapter delves into the theory of proper names and metaphysical necessity, discussing how names like 'Matt' refer to individual entities distinct from mere descriptions. It explores the concepts of meaning and reference, including the theory of definite descriptions and the motivation behind them.

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