Russellov analitički metod: Teorija određenih deskripcija
Russell's Analytical Method: Theory of Definite Descriptions

Summary/Abstract: Russell’s analysis of language in the relation with its theory of knowledge and ontology is discussed in this work. The theory of definite descriptions presents the Russell’s way of solving philosophical problems using language analysis. By reconstructing logical form of an expression Russell presents how we can be mistaken, if guided by grammar. At the same time, he demonstrates forcing all assertions into pre-determined (subject – predicate) schema as limited act of traditional logic. Attitudes expressed in essay On Denoting are considered related to Russell’s view in The Principles of Mathematics where the questions of denotation of definite descriptions are solved in the way similar to Frege’s. In the essay, Russell explicates his theory, considering Frege’s theory of meaning. That’s the reason why this work presents Russell’s understanding of distinction denotation – meaning related to Frege’s distinction reference – sense. The last part of this work shows how distinction between proper names and definite descriptions has to be considered in the relation with Russell’s epistemological views, especially those related to difference between knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description.

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