[topicmapmail] meaning of names

[jalgermissen@topicmapping.com]

Michael Della Bitta wrote:

"This is a classic example of the sense and reference distinction from 
the philosophy of language: meaning can easily be subdivided by a. the 
thing being referenced (e.g., the output at the end of a URL), and b. 
the sense in which it is being used (e.g., the tag the URL is an 
attribute value of).  Just as I may make mention of 'the morning star,' 
and the sense that that term takes it's meaning from diverges from 'the 
evening star,' even though astronomically, they reference the same 
thing (i.e., the planet Venus)." [1]

Michael,

I agree but do you (or someone else) have some good references
about this issue?

I am having another discussion and would like to provide
authoritative quotes.

Jan

[1] http://www.infoloom.com/pipermail/topicmapmail/2003q3/005237.html