1.1 An ostensive definition of depiction |
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1.2 The analysis of resemblance as sharing properties |
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1.3 An intuitive taxonomy of representation |
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1.4 The methodology of analysis |
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1.5 Conclusion |
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2.1 Grice’s analysis of speaker meaning |
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2.2 The intended effect in Grice’s analysis |
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2.3 The salient feature in Grice’s analysis |
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2.4 Abell’s analysis of depiction |
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2.5 Conclusion |
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3.1 Objections to the necessity of intention |
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3.2 Objections to the necessity of an audience |
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3.3 Objections to the sufficiency of intention |
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3.4 Objections to the necessity of reasons |
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3.5 Conclusion |
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4.1 Goodman’s definition of symbol systems |
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4.2 Formal definition of languages |
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4.3 Lewis’ analysis of convention |
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4.4 Analysis of depictive symbol systems |
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4.5 Conclusion |
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5.1 Analysis of conventional language |
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5.2 Analysis of symbol systems in use |
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5.3 Depiction outside of symbol systems |
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5.4 Meaning outside conventional language |
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5.5 Conclusion |
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6.1 Theories of representation |
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6.2 The finite axiomatization constraint |
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6.3 The mirror constraint |
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6.4 The structural constraint |
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6.5 Conclusion |
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7.1 Compositionality and language understanding |
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7.2 Compositionality and understanding pictures |
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7.3 Understanding pictures without compositionality |
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7.4 Understanding language without compositionality |
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7.5 Conclusion |
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8.1 Analysing depiction in intentional terms |
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8.2 Denying depiction is relational |
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8.3 Denying relations are between existents |
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8.4 Depiction of states of affairs |
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8.5 Conclusion |
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9.1 The possible worlds analysis of content |
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9.2 Centred properties and possible worlds |
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9.3 The two-dimensional analysis of content |
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9.4 Structured intensions and impossible worlds |
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9.5 Conclusion |
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10.1 Predicate nominalism |
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10.2 Class nominalism |
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10.3 Scientific realism |
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10.4 Inegalitarian nominalism |
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10.5 Conclusion |
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