Historical background -- Questions of reference -- Questions of expression -- Questions of logic -- Interim conclusion -- Logical character -- Inferential role -- Referential function (I) -- Referential function (II) -- Expressive use -- Communicative role
Summary
This text explains what the expression 'I' means, its logical form & its inferential role. It aims to resolve a key issue in philosophy of language thereby shows the way to an understanding of how we express first-personal thinking. It also addresses epistemological questions as well as semantic questions & shows how they interrelate
