Concept

Singular term

Overview

Singular terms are as expressions that purport to denote or designate particular individual people, places, or other objects. They contrast with general terms (such as "car" or "chair") which can apply to more than one thing.

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Philosophers who discussed Singular term

• David Kaplan (philosopher)

Related ideas

• John Stuart Mill
• Reference
• Peter of Spain
• P. F. Strawson
• Arthur Prior
• William of Ockham
• Gottlob Frege
• Definite description
• Proper noun
• William Lycan
• Sum of Logic

Place in the tradition

Part of Existence.

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