3 decsription theory of reference.ppt

For Kripke, some such knowledge is a priori for some speaker, but it not necessary. 3. Ignorance and Error 3.1 Identifying knowledge The speaker use a to designate x, because The speaker associate the Fs with a The Fs is uniquely satistifed by x. Therefore, a designate x. Therefore, the speaker has identifying knowledge of x. 3.2 Identifying knowledge is not necessary Speaker often has wrong beliefs about the object designated, but he can designated it rightly. Kripkes speculation about Jonah Early history of human beings is full of the ledgends like Johna and Arthur. Think abo