Direct Referentialism

Direct Referentialism is a theory about how words, like proper nouns, connect to what they refer to in the real world. It argues that the meaning of a name is just its direct connection to a specific individual or object, without needing additional descriptions or mental images. For example, the name "Einstein" directly refers to the person Einstein, and understanding the name involves recognizing this direct link. This view emphasizes that language's primary function is to pick out particular entities, not to describe them or their qualities.