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Naming Individuals and Identifying Persons
What functions do names fulfill? I argue that one can identify at least two functions of names. First, naming is an instrument of nomination: we name people to be able to distinguish them from other people, to talk to (or about) them. Secondly, names identify persons.
Call Me by My First Name
My name is how I manifest my personal identity in the external world. One is inextricable from each other. This connection is usually recognized.
