semantics

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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Gödel’s Slingshot Argument

Gödel's slingshot argument challenges theories distinguishing facts from true propositions. It questions the coherence of fine-grained semantic distinctions, impacting truth…

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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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Gap – Truth-Value Gap

A truth-value gap occurs when a statement lacks a definite truth value (true or false). This concept is crucial in…

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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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Frames in Modal Logic

A frame in modal logic defines a set of possible worlds and the accessibility relation between them. It serves as…

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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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Falsemaker: The Counterpart to Truthmaking

A falsemaker is an entity or condition that makes a proposition false. It's the metaphysical opposite of a truthmaker, which…

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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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Extension in Semantics and Logic

Extension refers to the set of all things a term or concept applies to, contrasting with its intension, which defines…

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