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[from 'Essay Conc Human Understanding (2nd Ed)' by John Locke, in 3. Truth / A. Truth Problems / 5. Truth Bearers ]

Full Idea

Truth only belongs to propositions: whereof there are two sorts, viz. mental and verbal

Gist of Idea

Truth only belongs to mental or verbal propositions

Source

John Locke (Essay Conc Human Understanding (2nd Ed) [1694], 4.05.02)

Book Reference

Locke,John: 'Essay Concerning Human Understanding', ed/tr. Nidditch,P.H. [OUP 1979], p.574


A Reaction

I think it is important to retain 'mental' propositions, so that animals are allowed to think correctly or wrongly about things. I don't think Locke gives much thought to the ontological status of propositions.