Philosophy of Language

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Tarskian Hierarchy

Alfred Tarski's Tarskian hierarchy is a linguistic structure designed to prevent semantic…

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Syncategorematic Terms

Syncategorematic terms are words like conjunctions, prepositions, and quantifiers that lack independent…

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Super-True Propositions in Supervaluational Semantics

Super-true propositions are central to supervaluational semantics. They remain true regardless of…

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Singular Terms in Logic

A singular term in logic denotes a specific object or entity, unlike…

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Semantic Consequence

Semantic consequence describes the logical relationship between premises and a conclusion in…

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Relational Semantics

Relational semantics interprets logical languages using relations between possible worlds or states…

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Putnam’s Model-Theoretic Argument

Hilary Putnam's argument challenges how we understand reference and truth. It suggests…

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Prosentential Theory: Understanding Propositional Expressions

Explore the prosentential theory, which posits that certain expressions function as complete…

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Meinongianism: The Philosophy of Non-Existent Objects

Meinongianism, by Alexius Meinong, explores the existence of non-existent objects. It challenges…

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“is” of Identity

The "is" of identity refers to the verb "is" used to express…

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