19-20 Dec 2014
Stuttgart, Germany
*Naming Matters ? Workshop on the Logic of Proper Names*
/www.namingmatters.org/
*/Naming Matters/**is a workshop with the world?s leading researchers on
proper names, the Stuttgart Circle for logic, and the Student
Representatives of Philosophy of the University of Stuttgart on Friday
19th and Saturday 20th of December in 2014.*
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Place: University of Stuttgart
Speakers: Hans Kamp, Artemis Alexiadou, Tillmann Pross,
Tomoo Ueda, Hazel Pearson, Jonathan Mai.
Language: English/ German
Contact: mail@namingmatters.org
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In this workshop we will explore the following topics: (1) A
communication-theoretic approach to the semantics and pragmatics of proper
names (*Hans Kamp*). (2) The syntax of proper names with articles and
their significance for theories of determiners as well as for theories of
the status of proper names (*Artemis Alexiadou*). (3) New questions
concerning the representative range of logical form formalisms regarding
Fodor?s puzzle and the metasemantics of attitude reports (*Tillmann
Pross*). (4) The relationship between naming conventions and linguistic
competence (*Tomoo Ueda*). (5) Topic will be available soon (*Hazel
Pearson*). (6) The strange consequences of the idea that the name?s
contribution to the truth-conditions of modal contexts is simply its
extension in the actual world (*Jonathan Mai*).
We invite anyone (including junior students and professors) to take
advantage of this unique gathering to exchange views with experts on
proper names. We are looking forward to seeing you at /Naming Matters/ to
discuss your questions in a relaxed and festive atmosphere in the heart of
Stuttgart. *Participation is free of charge and registration is open to
anyone.* Visit *www.namingmatters.org *to register (Deadline 17th of
December) and to get further information.
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martin maga
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