The Problem of Cognitive Significance – A Solution and a Critique
The Problem of Cognitive Significance – A Solution and a Critique
Author(s): Filip ČukljevićSubject(s): Epistemology, Pragmatism, Philosophy of Language
Published by: Institut za filozofiju i društvenu teoriju
Keywords: cognitive significance proposition; referent; hought; sense; character; semantics; pragmatics
Summary/Abstract: In this paper I will deal with the solution to the problem of cognitive significance offered by the so-called new theorists of reference, as well as with the critique of that solution given by Howard Wettstein. I will claim that the answer to this critique provided by John Perry is not sufficiently convincing. First, I will clarify some relevant concepts in order to present the problem of cognitive significance in a clear manner. Then I will expose the solution to the problem offered by Perry and David Kaplan. After that, I will present Wettstein’s critique of that solution. Subsequently, I will also analyze Perry’s attempt to defend against this critique. Finally, I will discuss the extent to which Perry’s attempt is successful. It will be shown that it is significantly not so.
Journal: Filozofija i društvo
- Issue Year: 29/2018
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 241-252
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English