Are Quantifier Phrases Always Quantificational? The Case of ‘Every F’
Are Quantifier Phrases Always Quantificational? The Case of ‘Every F’
Author(s): Pierre BaumannSubject(s): Logic, Philosophy of Language
Published by: Filozofický ústav SAV
Keywords: Determiners; Generalized Quantifier Theory; Gricean pragmatics; quantifiers; reference;
Summary/Abstract: This paper argues that English quantifier phrases of the form ‘every F’ admit of a literal referential interpretation, contrary to the standard semantic account of this expression, according to which it denotes a set and a second-order relation. Various arguments are offered in favor of the referential interpretation, and two likely objections to it are forestalled.
Journal: Organon F
- Issue Year: 20/2013
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 143-172
- Page Count: 30
- Language: English
