| Causal theory of reference: The causal theory of reference in philosophy asserts that a name or a singular term refers to an object because there is a causal connection between the name and the object, often stemming from the initial act of naming by a speaker or community. Also see Reference._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |
