A análise semântica das expressões denotativas nas teorias de Frege e Carnap

Abstract

The main subject of this work is the semantics of denoting expressions in Frege’s and Carnap’s theories. The text is divided in three chapters. In the first one, Frege’s theory of meaning, which distinguishes between “sense” and “meaning”, is scrutinized. In the second chapter, the historical context of the Vienna Circle and the two periods which have preceded Carnap’s semantical phase is studied. Finally, in the third chapter, Tarki’s influence on Carnap and Carnap’s method of intension and extension are discussed. The main thesis of this dissertation is that although Carnap and others my be justified in criticizing Frege’s reification of truth-values, the aim of both theories should be distinguished, which is central to justify Frege’s theoretical option.