Single Idea 6021

[catalogued under 3. Truth / A. Truth Problems / 5. Truth Bearers]

Full Idea

It is only when we say a proposition that we speak truly or falsely.

Gist of Idea

It is only when we say a proposition that we speak truly or falsely

Source

Sextus Empiricus (Against the Professors (six books) [c.180], 8.74)

Book Reference

'The Hellenistic Philosophers:Vol.1 translations', ed/tr. Long,A. /Sedley,D. [CUP 1987], p.203


A Reaction

This makes assertions truth-bearers, rather than propositions. But a proposition can be true or false if it is stamped with a date and/or place. "Shakespeare was born in Stratford on 23rd April 1664". No one needs to assert that.