Preface

Preface

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ȬȊȵ ņȵ c@ ȵ F$ # Ì9 ǃȵ =/2ȵ 33S2ȵ ฌ䝚 ȭ Z l $ȱȵ ŋ ȋ øȵ ችቾዦ viii Preface The essay preceding the translation focuses on Ockham's semantic account of the truth conditions of various types of propositions. Although it is meant primarily as an introduction to Ockham's semantic theory, it also raises certain systematic issues which that theory might suggest to those interested in contemporary philosophical logic and philosophy of language. Ockham's account of truth conditions will undoubtedly strike many as surprisingly contemporary, though perhaps it is fairer to say that contemporary theories should strike the reader of Ockham as surprisingly medieval.

We wish to thank, first of all, Michael Loux, who first suggested this project to us. He introduced us to Ockham's philosophy and helped us to appreciate its importance, both historical and systematic. We also extend our gratitude to Paul Vincent

Spade, who carefully read the entire manuscript and made many helpful suggestions that improved both the translation and the introductory essay, and to Marilyn McCord Adams, who provided several useful comments on the introductory essay.

In addition, Freddoso wishes to thank the Mellon Foundation and the Philosophy Department of Brown University for the opportunity to spend two years as a postdoctoral fellow in a philosophical environment that Ockham himself would have envied. It is only because of this opportunity that the present volume has something other than the status, if any, of a merely possible being. Special thanks are due to Philip Quinn for his typically incisive comments on the introductory essay, and to the members of the Fall 1978 seminar on Ockham's philosophy, whose questions and criticisms led to several improvements in that essay.

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