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Some consequences and critiques of The Pragmatic Theory of Properhood

Coates, Richard

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In several recent papers (Coates 2005a, 2005b, 2006a) I have suggested an approach to name theory which I have called a pragmatic theory of properhood, or, if I may elevate the descriptive phrase iconically into a proper name, The Pragmatic Theory of Properhood. Its principal feature is that properhood is defined by usage, as a mode of reference, and not as a structural feature by means of which nouns or names are sorted into proper and common ones a priori. I shall outline the other main features of the theory briefly, then explore some of the consequences which may appear, or have been claimed, to be controversial or undesirable. One of the points I raise will be preemptive, whilst the others have been raised critically by other scholars, namely Fran Colman, John M. Anderson, and Willy Van Langendonck.

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Coates, R. (2011). Some consequences and critiques of The Pragmatic Theory of Properhood. https://doi.org/10.2143/ONO.41.0.2119609

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2011
Deposit Date Jan 3, 2012
Journal Onoma
Print ISSN 0078-463X
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 41
Pages 27-44
DOI https://doi.org/10.2143/ONO.41.0.2119609
Keywords The Pragmatic Theory of Properhood
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/967682
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.2143/ONO.41.0.2119609
Additional Information Additional Information : Published in 2011 (spine date 2006).




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