Outline of an Object-Based Truthmaker Semantics for Modals and Propositional Attitudes

Friederike Moltmann

Outline of an Object-Based Truthmaker Semantics for Modals and Propositional Attitudes

In Dirk Kindermann, Peter Van Elswyk & Andy Egan (eds.), Unstructured Content. Oxford University Press (forthcoming)

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Against the background of standard possible-worlds semantics, this paper outlines a truthmaker approach to the semantics of attitude reports and modal sentences based on an ontology of attitudinal and modal objects.

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truthmaker semantics possible worlds modals propositional attitudes

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Desire Ascriptions in Philosophy of Language

Dynamic Semantics in Philosophy of Language

Possible World Semantics in Philosophy of Language

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Situation Semantics in Philosophy of Language

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