Linguistics

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Formal Semantics

Formal semantics explores the connection between formal systems, particularly in logic and…

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“Fido”-Fido Principle

The "Fido"-Fido principle in philosophy of language posits that a word's meaning…

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Factivity in Linguistics and Philosophy

Factivity is a linguistic property where verbs or expressions presuppose the truth…

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Extension in Semantics and Logic

Extension refers to the set of all things a term or concept…

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Explicit Definition

An explicit definition replaces every instance of a term with its precise…

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Epistemic Vagueness

Epistemic vagueness posits that vagueness stems from limitations in human knowledge, not…

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Epimenides Paradox

The Epimenides paradox, also known as the liar paradox, arises from Epimenides'…

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Empty Concept

An empty concept is an abstract idea that lacks any real-world representation…

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Disquotationalism: A Theory of Truth

Disquotationalism posits that the truth predicate's main role is to remove quotation…

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Determiners: Defining Nouns and Noun Phrases

Determiners are crucial words like 'the', 'a', 'some', and 'every' that specify…

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