"On Denoting"

"On Denoting" is a philosophical essay by Bertrand Russell that explores how language refers to objects, objects that may or may not exist. It examines how names and descriptions work in our thinking and speech. Russell clarifies the difference between directly referring to something (like a proper name) and describing it (like "the current President of the U.S."). The essay addresses issues like ambiguity and how language can imply existence or non-existence. Overall, it helps us understand how words connect to reality, and how we can talk about things that do or don't exist without confusion.