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Single Idea 19130

[filed under theme 3. Truth / G. Axiomatic Truth / 3. KF Truth Axioms ]

Full Idea

KF is formulated in classical logic, but describes a non-classical notion of truth. It allow truth-value gluts, making some sentences (such as the Liar) both true and not-true. Some authors add an axiom ruling out such gluts.

Clarification

The Liar sentence says 'this sentence is false'

Gist of Idea

KF is formulated in classical logic, but describes non-classical truth, which allows truth-value gluts

Source

Halbach,V/Leigh,G.E. (Axiomatic Theories of Truth (2013 ver) [2013], 4.4)

Book Ref

'Stanford Online Encyclopaedia of Philosophy', ed/tr. Stanford University [plato.stanford.edu], p.11


A Reaction

[summary, which I hope is correct! Stanford is not wholly clear]