Unspeakably more depends on what things are called than on what they are

This article examines a particular relationship between names and things. Initially examines the tradition that treats this issue in the history of philosophy especially those who criticize the universalist that tries to put human beings into a nature. Finally tries to demonstrate the intimate rela...

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Main Author: Ian Hacking
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos 2021-06-01
Series:Filosofia Unisinos
Online Access:https://revistas.unisinos.br/index.php/filosofia/article/view/5358
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title_full_unstemmed Unspeakably more depends on what things are called than on what they are
title_short Unspeakably more depends on what things are called than on what they are
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