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Meaning theory: a theory that seeks to explain the meaning of meaning. Problem the concept of meaning and truth seem to presuppose each other.
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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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Pieter Seuren on Meaning Theory - Dictionary of Arguments

EMD II VII ff
Meaning theory/Seuren: thesis: a meaning theory is impossible meanings can not be described in language - otherwise circle!
McDowellVs: this is not at all circular: there is no doubled mention but once we have mention, and once use.
>Mention
, >Use, >Meta language, >Object language, >Mention/Use,
II XIII
Use and not mention shows the meaning.
>Meaning.

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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.
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