linguistics

Heterological: Understanding Self-Referential Paradoxes

Explore heterological, an adjective describing terms that do not apply to themselves. Discover its implications in language, logic, and the…

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Grelling Paradox

The Grelling paradox explores self-reference in language. It questions whether the word 'heterological' (not describing itself) applies to itself, leading…

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Generalized Quantifiers: Beyond ‘All’ and ‘Some’

Generalized quantifiers extend logical and linguistic expression beyond basic 'all' or 'some'. They enable nuanced statements about quantities like 'most',…

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Game-Theoretic Semantics

Game-theoretic semantics interprets linguistic meaning via games between verifier and falsifier. It focuses on the interactive process used to establish…

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Frame Semantics

Frame semantics is a linguistic theory using conceptual 'frames' to understand how language conveys meaning by representing stereotypical situations and…

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Formal Semantics

Formal semantics explores the connection between formal systems, particularly in logic and linguistics, and their conceptual or referential meanings. It…

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“Fido”-Fido Principle

The "Fido"-Fido principle in philosophy of language posits that a word's meaning is the object it represents. The meaning of…

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Factivity in Linguistics and Philosophy

Factivity is a linguistic property where verbs or expressions presuppose the truth of a proposition. It's crucial for understanding knowledge,…

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Erotetic Logic: The Logic of Questions

Erotetic logic is the formal study of questions. It examines question structures, their logical relationships with answers, and the principles…

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Determiners: Defining Nouns and Noun Phrases

Determiners are crucial words like 'the', 'a', 'some', and 'every' that specify the reference of nouns and noun phrases. They…

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