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Single Idea 18375

[catalogued under 15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 5. Generalisation by mind]

Full Idea

General truths are a species of negative truth, 'no more' truths, asserting that there are no more men than the mortal ones, no more ravens than the black ones.

Gist of Idea

General truths are a type of negative truth, saying there are no more ravens than black ones

Source

David M. Armstrong (Truth and Truthmakers [2004], 05.1)

Book Reference

Armstrong,D.M.: 'Truth and Truthmakers' [CUP 2004], p.53


A Reaction

He goes on to distinguish between 'absences' and 'limits' in this area.