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    It is not the case that The 'common-sensical' notion of reference Feigl invokes presupposes a framework-relative ontology, collapsing the distinction he draws.

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    • 1.Framework-relativity and distinction-drawing are compatible; both can hold within a coherent position.
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    • 2.Common-sense reference (e.g., 'the table') and scientific reference (e.g., 'H₂O') may differ in *precision* without losing their distinct epistemic status.
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    • 3.Collapse of distinctions requires showing frameworks cannot be compared or evaluated; Feigl need not claim this.
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    • 1.All reference requires background assumptions about what exists and how language maps onto reality.
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    • 2.Feigl's distinction between 'common sense' and 'scientific' reference presupposes one framework as neutral.
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    • 3.If reference is framework-relative, no framework can claim privileged access to 'direct' reference.
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