@article{1444452,
      author = {Ruffino, Marco Antonio Caron,},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1444452},
      title = {Contingent a priori truths : metaphysics, semantics,  epistemology and pragmatics /},
      abstract = {This monograph offers a comprehensive study of contingent  a priori truths. Building onto a theoretical framework  developed by the philosopher and logician Saul Kripke, the  author also presents a new approach to these truths. The  first part of the book details the many theories on  contingent a priori truths. The coverage examines the cases  of Kripke and David Kaplan, Donnellan and the de re  requirement, Evans and weak contingency, as well as  Plantinga, Salmon, Soames, and the pseudo a priori.  Overall, it provides a systematic discussion and critical  review of all these many positions. Next, the author  develops an alternative approach. His working hypothesis is  that performative verbs must play a central role in Kripkes  examples, even if they do not show up at the surface  structure of the corresponding sentences. This opens up an  entirely new way of looking at Kripkes cases and of  treating them by exploring some aspects of the theory of  illocutionary acts. His discussion also examines brute  facts and institutional facts, indexicals and  performatives, as well as Freges theory of definitions.  Providing an authoritative exploration into contingent a  priori truths, this book will be of interest to students,  academics, and researchers in philosophy and logic.},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86622-8},
      recid = {1444452},
      pages = {1 online resource.},
}