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Ontological Commitment in the Vernacular 1

2007; Wiley; Volume: 41; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1468-0068.2007.00644.x

1468-0068

Jody Azzouni,

Classical Philosophy and Thought

NoûsVolume 41, Issue 2 p. 204-226 Ontological Commitment in the Vernacular† Jody Azzouni, Jody Azzouni Tufts UniversitySearch for more papers by this author Jody Azzouni, Jody Azzouni Tufts UniversitySearch for more papers by this author First published: 06 June 2007 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0068.2007.00644.xCitations: 22Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Azzouni, Jody. (1994) Metaphysical myths, mathematical practice: the ontology and epistemology of the exact sciences. 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