Name Quote by Saul Kripke
“Proper names are rigid designators.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Naming and Necessity, 1980
States that proper names refer directly to objects without description.
In simple terms: Names point straight to things.
Recognize the power of direct reference.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal documents
- scientific naming
- everyday conversation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect legal interpretation?
- Can all names be truly rigid?
Names can be ambiguous in practice; context matters.