The Proper Name and Predication in Natural Languages

A previous analysis of proper Ns is revised in an attempt to reconcile the fact that the proper name can have content, with the fact that knowing a proper name gives no information in itself about the bearer of the name. The association between a proper name & its content is discussed & it i...

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Published in:Langages (Paris) 1982-06, Vol.16 (66), p.37-65
Main Author: Pariente, J -C
Format: Article
Language:fre
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Summary:A previous analysis of proper Ns is revised in an attempt to reconcile the fact that the proper name can have content, with the fact that knowing a proper name gives no information in itself about the bearer of the name. The association between a proper name & its content is discussed & it is concluded that a proper name distinguishes the object named as being something more than the object of current discourse. This distinguishes the use of a proper name from designation by indicator or by description. Use of the proper name places the individual on a plane beyond his qualities or appearance. 25 References. B. Annesser
ISSN:0458-726X