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Single Idea 8193

[filed under theme 19. Language / A. Nature of Meaning / 5. Meaning as Verification ]

Full Idea

Verification is not an individual but a collective activity.

Gist of Idea

Verification is not an individual but a collective activity

Source

Michael Dummett (Truth and the Past [2001], 3)

Book Ref

Dummett,Michael: 'Truth and the Past (Dewey Lectures)' [Columbia 2004], p.52

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A Reaction

This generates problems. Are deceased members of the community included? (Yes, says Dummett). If someone speaks to angels (Blake!), do they get included? Is a majority necessary? What of weird loners? Etc.