I argue that this is misguided. The possibility of metalinguistic negotiation is only an instance of a broader problem which I call Sundell's Dilemma, which claims that arguments from disagreement are either circular or untenable. This is the real problem (Read this paper)
philpapers.org/rec/SUNDAT
philpapers.org/rec/SUNDAT
philpapers.org
September 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I argue that this is misguided. The possibility of metalinguistic negotiation is only an instance of a broader problem which I call Sundell's Dilemma, which claims that arguments from disagreement are either circular or untenable. This is the real problem (Read this paper)
philpapers.org/rec/SUNDAT
philpapers.org/rec/SUNDAT
So long as it's possible that a dispute is a metalinguistic negotiation, then the defense holds. Thus, the move has been to reject the possibility claim, either locally (say a particular dispute isn't a metalinguistic negotiation) or globally (say that there are *no* metalinguistic negotiations).
September 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
So long as it's possible that a dispute is a metalinguistic negotiation, then the defense holds. Thus, the move has been to reject the possibility claim, either locally (say a particular dispute isn't a metalinguistic negotiation) or globally (say that there are *no* metalinguistic negotiations).
Arguments from disagreement attack contextualism. They defend by appeal to metalinguistic negotiation. They think that some disagreements aren't about the contents of the words, but what words should be used. The problem is that it's hard/impossible to tell which is which.
September 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Arguments from disagreement attack contextualism. They defend by appeal to metalinguistic negotiation. They think that some disagreements aren't about the contents of the words, but what words should be used. The problem is that it's hard/impossible to tell which is which.
New paper forthcoming in Philstudies: There Can Be No Dispute
Quick Pitch: You can make arguments from disagreement without disagreement. Contextualists defenses, including appeal to metalinguistic negotiation, are neutralized. Thread:
philpapers.org/rec/SKETCB-2
Quick Pitch: You can make arguments from disagreement without disagreement. Contextualists defenses, including appeal to metalinguistic negotiation, are neutralized. Thread:
philpapers.org/rec/SKETCB-2
philpapers.org
September 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
New paper forthcoming in Philstudies: There Can Be No Dispute
Quick Pitch: You can make arguments from disagreement without disagreement. Contextualists defenses, including appeal to metalinguistic negotiation, are neutralized. Thread:
philpapers.org/rec/SKETCB-2
Quick Pitch: You can make arguments from disagreement without disagreement. Contextualists defenses, including appeal to metalinguistic negotiation, are neutralized. Thread:
philpapers.org/rec/SKETCB-2
The Collapse of Communication: This creates a terrifying philosophical impasse. Standard human warfare relies on a shared grammar of violence, deterrence, and negotiation—an acknowledgment of the enemy's subjectivity.
September 29, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The Collapse of Communication: This creates a terrifying philosophical impasse. Standard human warfare relies on a shared grammar of violence, deterrence, and negotiation—an acknowledgment of the enemy's subjectivity.
J.K. Rowling - “You must accept the reality of other people. You think that reality is up for negotiation, that we think it's whatever you say it is. You must accept that we are as real as you are; you must accept that you are not God. #QuoteBot
September 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM
J.K. Rowling - “You must accept the reality of other people. You think that reality is up for negotiation, that we think it's whatever you say it is. You must accept that we are as real as you are; you must accept that you are not God. #QuoteBot
Like I need to wait for the Reown and whatever bullshit negotiation she wants but whatever my girlie wants she will get
Also she has a support with Cai (?) but she talks about her crush on Dietrich and I thought that was really funny
Also she has a support with Cai (?) but she talks about her crush on Dietrich and I thought that was really funny
September 29, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Like I need to wait for the Reown and whatever bullshit negotiation she wants but whatever my girlie wants she will get
Also she has a support with Cai (?) but she talks about her crush on Dietrich and I thought that was really funny
Also she has a support with Cai (?) but she talks about her crush on Dietrich and I thought that was really funny
We negotiated with Iran to end the war (which I do not call a war) and we offered them nothing in the negotiation -- yes, that sounds like our Prez. Does he lie more than the devil himself?
September 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
We negotiated with Iran to end the war (which I do not call a war) and we offered them nothing in the negotiation -- yes, that sounds like our Prez. Does he lie more than the devil himself?
< with being your. I don't know."
Don't say handler.
Don't say handler.
Don't say handler.
"... Underling. But you're not allowed to monopolize me." Negotiation does not work like this.
Don't say handler.
Don't say handler.
Don't say handler.
"... Underling. But you're not allowed to monopolize me." Negotiation does not work like this.
September 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM
< with being your. I don't know."
Don't say handler.
Don't say handler.
Don't say handler.
"... Underling. But you're not allowed to monopolize me." Negotiation does not work like this.
Don't say handler.
Don't say handler.
Don't say handler.
"... Underling. But you're not allowed to monopolize me." Negotiation does not work like this.
Germany urges Russian president to show willingness to negotiate for peace with Ukraine
->Anadolu Agency | More on "Russia-Ukraine peace negotiation efforts" at BigEarthData.ai | #stand with ukraine #russia ukraine war #peace
->Anadolu Agency | More on "Russia-Ukraine peace negotiation efforts" at BigEarthData.ai | #stand with ukraine #russia ukraine war #peace
Germany urges Russian president to show willingness to negotiate for peace with Ukraine
...
aa.com.tr
September 29, 2026 at 1:41 PM
We Canadians will never apologize for something we haven’t done. We won’t ever apologize ending that trade negotiation in order to save our sovereignty, French language rights, full control over our resources and the freedom who we trade with. Trump will never control us.
September 29, 2026 at 1:27 PM
We Canadians will never apologize for something we haven’t done. We won’t ever apologize ending that trade negotiation in order to save our sovereignty, French language rights, full control over our resources and the freedom who we trade with. Trump will never control us.
Trajan Langdon addressed the root of Jalen Duren standoff at media day:
"Negotiation is negotiation, so that’s all that’s going on right now. I don’t hold anything against him or his group ... they’re trying to get their client paid the most money."
www.freep.com/story/sports...
"Negotiation is negotiation, so that’s all that’s going on right now. I don’t hold anything against him or his group ... they’re trying to get their client paid the most money."
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Pistons on standoff with Jalen Duren: 'Negotiation is negotiation'
There’s a good chance Jalen Duren won’t be in the building when training camp opens for the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
www.freep.com
September 29, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Trajan Langdon addressed the root of Jalen Duren standoff at media day:
"Negotiation is negotiation, so that’s all that’s going on right now. I don’t hold anything against him or his group ... they’re trying to get their client paid the most money."
www.freep.com/story/sports...
"Negotiation is negotiation, so that’s all that’s going on right now. I don’t hold anything against him or his group ... they’re trying to get their client paid the most money."
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Overall, 49 of the 329 candidates in Peru's upcoming regional elections, roughly one in seven, have been convicted. The most common offenses are collusion, bribery, improper negotiation (a conflict-of-interest crime in public contracting), embezzlement of public funds, and usurpation.
Uno de cada siete
Las elecciones del 4 de octubre se acercan y la atención de los medios y los electores capitalinos está centrada fundamentalmente en la competencia por la alcaldía de Lima, por la relevancia política ...
elcomercio.pe
September 29, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Overall, 49 of the 329 candidates in Peru's upcoming regional elections, roughly one in seven, have been convicted. The most common offenses are collusion, bribery, improper negotiation (a conflict-of-interest crime in public contracting), embezzlement of public funds, and usurpation.
For more on Leo´s visit to Metz, see @clairegiangrave.bsky.social ´s story on the his speech on Europe´s "need to commit ourselves to patient dialogue, to show courage in negotiation and to be willing to give up some positions for the greater good of peace.” religionnews.com/2026/09/28/p...
Pope Leo warns: Invoking God to justify war is to 'profane' his name
METZ, France (RNS) — On his final day in France, Pope Leo XIV urged European leaders to uphold multilateralism and international law and reject the 'illusion' of rearmament.
religionnews.com
September 29, 2026 at 12:53 PM
For more on Leo´s visit to Metz, see @clairegiangrave.bsky.social ´s story on the his speech on Europe´s "need to commit ourselves to patient dialogue, to show courage in negotiation and to be willing to give up some positions for the greater good of peace.” religionnews.com/2026/09/28/p...
America does need to review its authority to go to war. In WW2, the justification was obvious. In 2026, wars of ‘annihilation’ are not justifiable, so negotiation alongside allies achieves much more, as Obama proved - and risks much reduced unforeseen consequences.
September 29, 2026 at 12:42 PM
America does need to review its authority to go to war. In WW2, the justification was obvious. In 2026, wars of ‘annihilation’ are not justifiable, so negotiation alongside allies achieves much more, as Obama proved - and risks much reduced unforeseen consequences.
Flashback to that one scrapped story I had of Gabbi helping Naomi give LM a shot but Gabbi is terrified of needles and the ordeal has Gabbi sobbing like it was a hostage negotiation and LM had no idea why she is crying
September 29, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Flashback to that one scrapped story I had of Gabbi helping Naomi give LM a shot but Gabbi is terrified of needles and the ordeal has Gabbi sobbing like it was a hostage negotiation and LM had no idea why she is crying
Your boss doesn’t have to become greedier. He just has to stop needing you.
A wage negotiation gets harder when your absence no longer costs him anything.
A wage negotiation gets harder when your absence no longer costs him anything.
September 29, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Your boss doesn’t have to become greedier. He just has to stop needing you.
A wage negotiation gets harder when your absence no longer costs him anything.
A wage negotiation gets harder when your absence no longer costs him anything.
yesss, his subordinates prefer staying him in the office. 古賀 is only good at bargains and negotiation. also he pays well at least since his wife and father in law are good at money laundry.
the actuall problem is, 古賀 doesn't have to work as a agent like others, but that hurts his pride badly.
the actuall problem is, 古賀 doesn't have to work as a agent like others, but that hurts his pride badly.
September 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
yesss, his subordinates prefer staying him in the office. 古賀 is only good at bargains and negotiation. also he pays well at least since his wife and father in law are good at money laundry.
the actuall problem is, 古賀 doesn't have to work as a agent like others, but that hurts his pride badly.
the actuall problem is, 古賀 doesn't have to work as a agent like others, but that hurts his pride badly.
Rutte may be firm on commitments to Ukraine but after more than 4 years of war, that just doesn't cut it anymore. How does he and NATO propose to remove 🇷🇺 from Ukrainian territory? They don't. Everyone knows negotiation with Putin is pointless.
September 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Rutte may be firm on commitments to Ukraine but after more than 4 years of war, that just doesn't cut it anymore. How does he and NATO propose to remove 🇷🇺 from Ukrainian territory? They don't. Everyone knows negotiation with Putin is pointless.
Hard not to see this as part of the American allergy to state ownership of _anything_. An alternate version where the state forces the developer to sell a percentage of the units to public housing at a negotiated price would allow local government to be market-responsive in the negotiation process.
September 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Hard not to see this as part of the American allergy to state ownership of _anything_. An alternate version where the state forces the developer to sell a percentage of the units to public housing at a negotiated price would allow local government to be market-responsive in the negotiation process.
Cowlitz County commissioners are grappling with a potential cost-of-living adjustment that could impact budgets by nearly $500,000—could this be the key to retaining vital staff?
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#CowlitzCounty #WA #CowlitzCountyBudget #CitizenPortal #PublicFinance #CostOfLivingAdjustment
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#CowlitzCounty #WA #CowlitzCountyBudget #CitizenPortal #PublicFinance #CostOfLivingAdjustment
Commissioners weigh countywide COLA and timing for budget decisions
Commissioners discussed the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and broader budget timing; finance staff said the general fund COLA impact is roughly $472,741 and countywide about $0.75 million, and commissioners signaled the need for executive-session negotiation on contracts before final decisions.
citizenportal.ai
September 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Cowlitz County commissioners are grappling with a potential cost-of-living adjustment that could impact budgets by nearly $500,000—could this be the key to retaining vital staff?
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#CowlitzCounty #WA #CowlitzCountyBudget #CitizenPortal #PublicFinance #CostOfLivingAdjustment
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#CowlitzCounty #WA #CowlitzCountyBudget #CitizenPortal #PublicFinance #CostOfLivingAdjustment
How can contracting authorities negotiate tenders while keeping the process structured and #competitive?
Join the next #INPROCAP webinar on #Competitive #Procedure with Negotiation.
📅 16 Oct 2026
🕙 10:00–12:00 CEST
💻 Online
Register: tinyurl.com/m98tpns7
Join the next #INPROCAP webinar on #Competitive #Procedure with Negotiation.
📅 16 Oct 2026
🕙 10:00–12:00 CEST
💻 Online
Register: tinyurl.com/m98tpns7
September 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
How can contracting authorities negotiate tenders while keeping the process structured and #competitive?
Join the next #INPROCAP webinar on #Competitive #Procedure with Negotiation.
📅 16 Oct 2026
🕙 10:00–12:00 CEST
💻 Online
Register: tinyurl.com/m98tpns7
Join the next #INPROCAP webinar on #Competitive #Procedure with Negotiation.
📅 16 Oct 2026
🕙 10:00–12:00 CEST
💻 Online
Register: tinyurl.com/m98tpns7
Advice for parties negotiating for the next Swedish government?
"Who starts a negotiation with a list of what you don't want -apart from a toddler?"
"Who starts a negotiation with a list of what you don't want -apart from a toddler?"
Stella Creasy, Labour MP and Chair of the Labour Movement for Europe.
September 29, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Advice for parties negotiating for the next Swedish government?
"Who starts a negotiation with a list of what you don't want -apart from a toddler?"
"Who starts a negotiation with a list of what you don't want -apart from a toddler?"
It isn’t a negotiation, it’s a theft.
September 29, 2026 at 11:34 AM
It isn’t a negotiation, it’s a theft.