Formal Semantics
Formal semantics explores the connection between formal systems, particularly in logic and…
“Fido”-Fido Principle
The "Fido"-Fido principle in philosophy of language posits that a word's meaning…
Factivity in Linguistics and Philosophy
Factivity is a linguistic property where verbs or expressions presuppose the truth…
Extension in Semantics and Logic
Extension refers to the set of all things a term or concept…
Explicit Definition
An explicit definition replaces every instance of a term with its precise…
Epistemic Vagueness
Epistemic vagueness posits that vagueness stems from limitations in human knowledge, not…
Epimenides Paradox
The Epimenides paradox, also known as the liar paradox, arises from Epimenides'…
Empty Concept
An empty concept is an abstract idea that lacks any real-world representation…
Disquotationalism: A Theory of Truth
Disquotationalism posits that the truth predicate's main role is to remove quotation…
Determiners: Defining Nouns and Noun Phrases
Determiners are crucial words like 'the', 'a', 'some', and 'every' that specify…