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| Equivalence: Relation between sentences. It exists if both sides have the same truth value, so that they are both true or both false._____________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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Robert Stalnaker on Equivalence - Dictionary of Arguments
I 84 Def Equivalence/localization/logical space/Stalnaker: to say that i is equivalent to j, is to say that the localization functions represent i and j in the same world. >Localization, >Equivalence, >Possible worlds, >Logical space. Def Intrinsic Property: an intrinsic property is the region in logical space that is invariant with respect to this equivalence relation. Contrast: in contrast to this stands the conventional property. >Intrinsicness, >Conventions._____________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. |
Stalnaker I R. Stalnaker Ways a World may be Oxford New York 2003 |
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