Metaphysics, Mathematics, and Meaning

Metaphysics, Mathematics, and Meaning by Nathan U. Salmon is published by Clarendon Press in 2005 and spans 419 pages. This collection assembles Salmon’s influential papers addressing various topics in metaphysics, including existence, non-existence, and fiction, as well as modality and its logic. The book also delves into strict identity, personal identity, and the philosophical implications of Gödel’s Incompleteness theorems, providing a comprehensive overview of these complex subjects.

Readers will find a previously unpublished essay alongside a new introduction designed to guide them through the material. The volume presents a rich exploration of semantic content and designation, making it a valuable resource for those interested in philosophy, logic, and linguistics. With its focus on the intersections of metaphysics and mathematics, this edition serves as a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse in these fields.