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41From Collapse Theorems to Proof-Theoretic ArgumentsAustralasian Journal of Logic 20 (1): 1-31. 2023.On some views, we can be sure that parties to a dispute over the logic of ‘exists’ are not talking past each other if they can characterise ‘exists’ as the only monadic predicate up to logical equivalence obeying a certain set of rules of inference. Otherwise, we ought to be suspicious about the reality of their disagreement. This is what we call a proof- theoretic argument. Pace some critics, who have tried to use proof-theoretic arguments to cast doubts about the reality of disagreements about…Read more
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58Kant and Russell on Leibniz’ Existential AssertionsSophia 60 (2): 389-409. 2021.Leibniz believed in a God that has the power to create beings and whose existence could be a priori demonstrated. Kant objected that similar demonstrations all presuppose the false claim that existence is a real property. Russell added that if existence were a real property Leibniz should have concluded that God does not actually have the power to create anything at all. First, I show that Leibniz’ conception of existence is incompatible with the one that Russell presupposes. Subsequently, I arg…Read more
Alessandro Rossi
Northeastern University London
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Northeastern University LondonFaculty of PhilosophyRegular Faculty (Part-time)
Areas of Specialization
Metaphysics |
Logic and Philosophy of Logic |
Intentionality |
Leibniz: Metaphysics |