Brandom and the Pragmatist Quest for Semantic Objectivity

Jaakko Reinikainen

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to critically examine the concept of semantic objectivity inherent in Robert Brandom`s works, most importantly Making It Explicit. Concerning Brandom`s theoretical aims, I shall argue that there is some discrepancy between his formal and informal characterisations of the criteria by which his account is to be judged as adequate. After expounding on the discrepancy, I shall propose to reconstruct a mostly implicit line of argument in MIE, highlighted by the more recent developments of Brandom`s work, which I think suffices to smooth it over.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)55-78
Number of pages23
JournalACTA PHILOSOPHICA FENNICA
Volume97
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

  • Robert Brandom
  • semantic objectivity
  • pragmatism
  • philosophy of language
  • conceptual realism
  • making it explicit

Publication forum classification

  • Publication forum level 1

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