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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 Ref
'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.
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| 6032 | Right actions, once done, are those with a reasonable justification [Sext.Empiricus] |
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| 6026 | How can you investigate without some preconception of your object? [Sext.Empiricus] |
| 6021 | It is only when we say a proposition that we speak truly or falsely [Sext.Empiricus] |