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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Epistemology
  • Philosophy of Language

Background:

  • Rule-following describes phenomena where general principles guide and normatively constrain particular actions.
  • Understanding rule-following is crucial due to its links with meaning, representation, and content.
  • This work provides an overview of the philosophical discourse on rule-following.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive overview of the philosophical discussion surrounding rule-following.
  • To introduce the foundational issues in the rule-following debate, from Wittgenstein to Kripkenstein's paradox.
  • To set the stage for exploring recent solutions and new puzzles in Part II.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of key concepts and arguments.
  • Historical overview of major contributions to the rule-following debate.
  • Examination of seminal works, including Wittgenstein and Kripkenstein.

Main Results:

  • Part I focuses on the fundamental problems and paradoxes in understanding rule-following.
  • Highlights the transition from early Wittgensteinian ideas to Kripkenstein's skeptical challenge.
  • Establishes the groundwork for addressing contemporary issues in rule-following.

Conclusions:

  • The philosophical exploration of rule-following reveals complex challenges in connecting general norms to specific actions.
  • Kripkenstein's skeptical paradox remains a central problem in the philosophy of rule-following.
  • This foundational discussion is essential for understanding subsequent developments and proposed solutions.