"Naming and Necessity" (book by Saul Kripke)

"Naming and Necessity" by Saul Kripke is a philosophical work that explores how we assign meaning to names and terms. Kripke argues that proper names aren’t just descriptions but refer directly to specific objects or people, regardless of their properties or how we identify them. He introduces the idea that some truths about these names are necessary—true in all situations—while others depend on particular circumstances. This work challenges traditional views of language and meaning, emphasizing that our understanding of names influences how we think about reality, necessity, and the nature of truth.