Mass terms as subjects

Philosophical Studies 21 (1-2):25 - 28 (1970)
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This is a criticism of quine's treatment of mass terms such as "water", "gold", Etc. In word and object. Instead of becoming singular terms referring to a "scattered object", It is argued that they either become general terms as subjects of sentences or retain their unique status as ascribed to an indicated place

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