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Single Idea 19160

[catalogued under 3. Truth / A. Truth Problems / 2. Defining Truth]

Full Idea

Theories of truth and theories of predication are closely related: it seems probable that any comprehensive theory of truth will include a theory of predication.

Gist of Idea

A comprehensive theory of truth probably includes a theory of predication

Source

Donald Davidson (Truth and Predication [2005], 6)

Book Reference

Davidson,Donald: 'Truth and Predication' [Belknap Harvard 2005], p.121


A Reaction

Davidson defends the view that it is this way round. It is tempting to label them both as 'primitive'. Davidson distinguishes a 'theory' about truth from a 'definition'.