Madagascar revisited

John P. Burgess

doi:10.1093/analys/anu036

Madagascar revisited

John P. Burgess

Philosophy

Princeton University

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Abstract

The history behind the 'Madagascar' example of Gareth Evans is traced, suggesting that the decisive reference-shift occurred in the 16th, not the 17, century. The difference between this example and the 'Gödel' example of Saul Kripke is explained in terms of the distinction between de re and de dicto beliefs and intentions.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	195-201
Number of pages	7
Journal	Analysis
Volume	74
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/analys/anu036
State	Published - Apr 2014

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Philosophy

Keywords

'Gödel' example
'Madagascar' example
Causal theory of naming
De re attitudes
Gareth Evans
Proper names
Saul Kripke

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