Russellianism and Explanation

Noûs 35 (s15):253-289 (2001)
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Abstract

Many philosophers think that the Substitution Objection decisively refutes Russellianism. This objection claims that sentences (1) and (2) can differ in truth value. Therefore, it says, the sentences express different propositions, and so Russellianism is false.

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