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On preferring
Blumberg, Kyle
Blumberg, Kyle
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Abstract
In this paper, I draw attention to comparative preference claims, i.e. sentences of the form ┌S prefers p to q┐. I show that preference claims exhibit interesting patterns, and try to develop a semantics that captures them. Then I use my account of preference to provide an analysis of desire. The resulting entry for desire ascriptions is independently motivated, and finds support from a wide range of phenomena.
Keywords
preference, desire, logic of desire, alternative sensitivity, context sensitivity
Date
2022
Type
Journal article
Journal
Linguistics and Philosophy
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Volume
45
Issue
Page Range
1315-1344
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ACU Department
Dianoia Institute of Philosophy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
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Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
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CC BY 4.0
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