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    The substitution-based criterion applies to all expressions. — Carmelics
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    Supports→Frege's original formulation of the criterion of sense is a special case of the substitution-based criterion applied to expressions generally.

    The substitution-based criterion applies to all expressions.

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    This version of the criterion has Frege’s formulation as a special case, since sentences are, of course, expressions; and it solves the problem with obvious truths, since it seems that substitution of sentences of this sort can change the truth value of a propositional attitude ascription. Furthermore, the criterion delivers the wanted result that coreferential names like “Superman” and “Clark Kent” differ in sense, since a rational, reflective agent like Lois Lane could think that (17) is tru

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