Pragmatics explores how context shapes language interpretation beyond literal meanings. It examines the unspoken rules and assumptions that govern communication,…
Material consequence links statements where the truth of one guarantees the truth of another based on content, not just logical…
Interpretation assigns meaning to symbols and expressions in a formal language. It defines how a specific set of terms is…
A logic focusing on meaning beyond mere truth values, exploring concepts like belief, necessity, and possibility. It distinguishes between logically…
An intensional definition outlines the core properties and characteristics of a concept, focusing on its inherent meaning rather than listing…
Inferentialism posits that a statement's meaning arises from the rules governing its use and the logical inferences it permits. It…
Quine's theory posits that empirical evidence alone cannot establish a single, correct translation between languages. Multiple translations are often equally…
A sentence type probing philosophy of language and logic. It highlights issues of context-dependence, referential opacity, and the boundaries of…
Frame semantics is a linguistic theory using conceptual 'frames' to understand how language conveys meaning by representing stereotypical situations and…
Formal semantics explores the connection between formal systems, particularly in logic and linguistics, and their conceptual or referential meanings. It…