The following article, which can be downloaded from the Readings section of this website, is your optional reading for Th 5/2: Vendler, Zeno. 1962. Each and Every, Any and All. Mind 71(282): 145-160. The article describes some interesting puzzles concerning the interpretation of plural noun phrases and universally quantified arguments.  Although we will be able to only scratch the surface of these puzzles …

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