formal semantics

Relational Proposition

A relational proposition asserts a relationship between two or more entities. It's fundamental in logic and language, defining how subjects…

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Yablo’s Paradox

Yablo's paradox, an infinite sequence of sentences each claiming all subsequent sentences are false. It avoids self-reference, posing unique challenges…

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Weak Kleene Connectives in Three-Valued Logic

Weak Kleene connectives are operators in three-valued logic where undefined components may result in an undefined compound statement, unlike their…

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Tarski’s Truth Schema

Alfred Tarski's truth schema, often stated as ''P'' is true if and only if P, provides a foundational definition of…

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Truth-in-a-Model in Semantic Theories

Truth-in-a-model signifies that a statement's truth is relative to a specific interpretation or model of the language it's in. It's…

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Truth Conditions in Semantics

Truth conditions define when a statement is true. They are fundamental to understanding meaning and are crucial for semantic analysis,…

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Substitutional Quantifier

A substitutional quantifier ranges over expressions or names, not objects. It's crucial in theories of reference and meaning, offering a…

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Semantic Conception of Truth

A theory of truth where statements correspond to facts or states of affairs. It highlights the crucial role of meaning…

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Revision Theory of Truth

A non-classical theory of truth that allows for the revision of truth values. It addresses paradoxes like the liar paradox…

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Relational Semantics

Relational semantics interprets logical languages using relations between possible worlds or states of affairs. It's a key tool for understanding…

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