Abstract
The problem of the unity of the proposition asks what binds together the constituents of a proposition into a fully formed proposition that provides truth conditions for the assertoric sentence that expresses it, rather than merely a set of objects. Hanks' solution is to reject the traditional distinction between content and force. If his theory is successful, then there is a plausible extension of it that readily solves the Frege-Geach problem for normative propositions. Unfortunately Hanks' theory isn't successful, but it does point to significant connections between expressivism, unity, and embedding.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 15-24 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Philosophical Studies |
Volume | 163 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2013 |
Keywords
- Content-force
- Expressivism
- Frege-Geach
- Metaethics
- Unity of the proposition