Understanding Reference in Semantics
Reference is the fundamental relationship between linguistic expressions and the real world.…
Quine’s Dictum: Ontological Commitment in Logic
Quine's dictum, "To be is to be the value of a variable,"…
Putnam’s Model-Theoretic Argument
Hilary Putnam's argument challenges how we understand reference and truth. It suggests…
Prosentential Theory of Truth
The prosentential theory of truth views truth as a linguistic tool, akin…
Prosentential Theory: Understanding Propositional Expressions
Explore the prosentential theory, which posits that certain expressions function as complete…
Plato’s Beard: Quine’s Metaphor for Non-Existent Entities
Plato's beard, a metaphor coined by W.V.O. Quine, explores the philosophical challenge…
Philosophical Logic
Philosophical logic explores the theoretical underpinnings of logic, delving into concepts like…
Modal Fictionalism Explained
Modal fictionalism suggests modal statements are useful fictions, avoiding commitment to the…
Modal Agnosticism
Modal agnosticism involves a neutral or skeptical viewpoint on modal propositions, particularly…
Minimalism in Truth Theory
A deflationary perspective on truth, minimalism posits that all instances of Tarski's…