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Conjunction: In logic, a conjunction is an operator that takes two propositions as input and produces a single proposition as output. The output proposition is true if and only if both of the input propositions are true. The symbol for conjunction is usually "∧" (or "and" in natural language). See also Disjunction._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Bas van Fraassen on Conjunction - Dictionary of Arguments
I 83 "Conjunction-objection"/PutnamVsFraassen: a conjunction of theories must transfer truth, but not empirical adequacy. PutnamVsPositivism: therefore there is no positivist substitute for the concept of truth. - PutnamVsAcceptability. PutnamVsRorty. PutnamVsPeirce: two incompatible theories can each be empirically adequate in itself. Problem: the conjunction of two theories need not be believed. Example: one is a correction of the other. >Theories, >Conjunction, >Truth, >Positivism, >Acceptability._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Fr I B. van Fraassen The Scientific Image Oxford 1980 |