Concept · Foundations
Rigid Designator
A term that picks out the same object in every possible world in which that object exists, as opposed to terms whose reference can shift across worlds.
Why it matters
Rigidity is the key tool for analyzing necessary identity claims and essential properties in quantified modal logic.
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