High Order Quantification. Order of Spoken Language

HIGH order quantification

Presentation (Elaboration) , 2018 , 4 Pages

Philosophy - Miscellaneous

They are used in a higher-order language,
They occupy positions other than ones suggested for names,
These quantifiers occur in adjective position

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• HIGHER-ORDER QUANTIFICATION
• STATUS OF HIGH-ORDER QUANTIFICATION
• REASONS FOR THE PROBLEM
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This document examines the concept of higher-order quantification in language and logic. It explores the challenges and limitations associated with higher-order quantifiers and their implications for philosophical and linguistic theories.

• The nature and function of higher-order quantifiers in spoken language
• The difficulties in defining and interpreting higher-order quantification
• The relationship between higher-order quantification and ontological commitments
• The limitations of current proposals for understanding higher-order quantifiers
• The implications of higher-order quantification for theories of logic and philosophy

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• HIGHER-ORDER QUANTIFICATION: This section introduces the concept of higher-order quantifiers, contrasting them with first-order quantifiers. It highlights their unique position and role in language.
• STATUS OF HIGH-ORDER QUANTIFICATION: This section delves into the problematic nature of higher-order quantifiers. It discusses the ongoing debate regarding their interpretation and the limitations of current proposals.
• REASONS FOR THE PROBLEM: This section explores the fundamental reasons behind the challenges associated with higher-order quantification. It analyzes the difficulties in reducing relational quantification to monadic quantification and the implications for ontological commitments.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key terms and concepts explored in this document include: higher-order quantification, first-order quantifiers, logic, philosophy of language, ontology, relational quantification, monadic quantification, interpretation, limitations, challenges.

• Author: Amos Wesonga (Author)
• Publication Year: 2018
• Pages: 4
• Catalog Number: V429311
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668737334
• ISBN (Book): 9783668737341
• Language: English
• Tags: high, order, quantification, spoken, language