Utterance, interpretation and the logic of indexicals

Journal/Book: Mind Lang. 1998; 13: 108 Cowley Rd, Oxford Ox4 1Jf, Oxon, England. Blackwell Publ Ltd. 400-414.

Abstract: I argue that some utterances of sentences containing occurrences of indexical expressions should not be evaluated with respect to the context of utterance. I suggest that we distinguish between context of utterance and context of interpretation, and I employ this distinction in the analysis of recorded messages and other interesting linguistic phenomena. I then discuss the implications of my views on contexts with respect to the logic of indexicals. Against the traditional view, I argue that sentences such as 'I am here now' or 'something exists' should not be treated as logical truths.

Note: Article Predelli S, Univ Oslo, Filosofisk Inst, Boks 1020 Blindern, N-0315 Oslo, NORWAY

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