By Walter R. Ott
Walter Ott proposes a brand new interpretation of John Locke's thesis--that phrases characterize principles within the brain of the speaker. Ott argues that Locke depends on an old culture that defines signification as trustworthy indication. He then makes use of this interpretation to research an important parts of Locke's metaphysics and epistemology.
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