Deflationism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈfleɪʃənɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deflationism is a noun meaning (philosophy) A theory proposing that assertions that predicate truth of a statement do not attribute a property called truth to such a statement.
Meaning
(philosophy) A theory proposing that assertions that predicate truth of a statement do not attribute a property called truth to such a statement.
Example Sentences
In “The use of force against deflationism” they argue, against several versions of deflationism, that the concept of truth must play a substantive explanatory role in an adaquate account of assertion.
Word Forms
- deflationisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antirealism, fictionalism, antifrustrationism, anti-foundationalism, nonobjectivism, antiphilosophy.
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