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| Truth conditions: the conditions under which statements, propositions, assertions, etc. are true are called truth conditions. In order to understand a sentence, according to some theories, it is sufficient to know its truth conditions. (Compare M. Dummett, Ursprünge der analytischen Philosophie Frankfurt, 1992, p. 20). According to these theories, one can understand not only true but also false sentences. See also semantics, sentence meaning, understanding, truth, meaning._____________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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Stephen Schiffer on Truth Conditions - Dictionary of Arguments
I 95ff Relation Theory/mentalese/solution/Schiffer: new thesis: Suppose we are thinking in public English. - Suppose we know the truth conditions for our mental representation: namely the homophone Tarski schema "s" iff s. >Homophony, >Tarski scheme. Then E.g. "Reagan is a Chinese" forms the phrase on Reagan's being Chinese. N.B.: we cannot say now what determines the truth conditions for mentalese, but we can find out empirically. - By the discovery of causal relations to things outside the head. >Language of thought. Problem: it cannot be accepted that any package of conceptual role/causal relation is appropriate for our own inner English. >Conceptual role, >Causal relations. I 98 Vs this solution: problem: the assumptions are wrong or unjustifiable. - One cannot assume that Mentalese is identical with public English. >Mentalese, >Relation theory._____________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. |
Schi I St. Schiffer Remnants of Meaning Cambridge 1987 |
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