Tag: semantics

Equivocation: The Fallacy of Double Meanings

Equivocation is a logical fallacy where a word with multiple meanings is…

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Epimenides Paradox

The Epimenides paradox, also known as the liar paradox, arises from Epimenides'…

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Empty Concept

An empty concept is an abstract idea that lacks any real-world representation…

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Designated Value in Logic

A designated value in logic functions similarly to truth in classical systems.…

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Denotation: Understanding the Literal Meaning of Words

Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word, its direct and literal…

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Degree-Theoretic Semantics

Degree-theoretic semantics measures sentence truth in degrees, moving beyond binary true/false. This…

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Deflationism

Deflationism posits that 'true' has no substantive property. Its role is primarily…

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Definition: Clarifying Meaning and Characteristics

A definition is a concise statement that explains the meaning of a…

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Definite Descriptions: Identifying Uniqueness in Language

A definite description is a linguistic phrase that uniquely identifies a specific…

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Definiendum

The definiendum is the specific term or phrase that a definition aims…

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