Therefore, Geach's argument, even if sound regarding linguistic practice, cannot extend to undermine the absolute identity relation formalized in FOL= without collapsing into Quinean inscrutability of reference.
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Quinean inscrutability of reference(in philosophy of language and metaphysics)
A famous idea by philosopher W.V.O. Quine saying that there's no fact of the matter about what our words actually refer to in the world—multiple different interpretations could all be equally correct.
Undermine(as used in logic and argumentation)
To weaken or damage something, making it less effective or unable to work properly.
identity relation(the philosophical relationship being discussed)
The connection or relationship that explains what makes something the same thing (or same person) at different times.