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| Truth Theory, philosophy: In truth theories, the question is whether and how truth is to be defined. Roughly differentiated are
A. Theories on the correspondence of statements with facts (correspondence theories).
B. Theories of internal consistency within a system of statements (coherence theories).
See also truth definition, truth, truth values, truth predicate, deflationism, disquotationalism, disquotation.
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J.A. Foster on Truth Theory - Dictionary of Arguments
I 18 Truth theory/Foster: a truth theory can serve as meaning theory, when you know that it is a truth theory. You have to first understand the sentence, 2nd know that it is a translation that is sufficient. (This is Davidson's own revision)(1). >Interpretation/Foster, >Meaning theory. 1. Donald Davidson "Reply to Foster"In: Truth and Meaning, G. Evans/J. McDowell Oxford 1976_____________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. |
Foster I John A. Foster "Meaning and Truth Theory" In Truth and Meaning, G. Evans/J. McDowell, Oxford 1976 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-27