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Single Idea 13941

[from 'Propositions' by Richard Cartwright, in 3. Truth / A. Truth Problems / 5. Truth Bearers ]

Full Idea

What is it that is susceptible of truth or falsity? The answers suggested constitute a bewildering variety: sentences, utterances, ideas, beliefs, judgments, propositions, statements.

Gist of Idea

Are the truth-bearers sentences, utterances, ideas, beliefs, judgements, propositions or statements?

Source

Richard Cartwright (Propositions [1962], 01)

Book Reference

Cartwright,Richard: 'Philosophical Essays' [MIT 1987], p.33


A Reaction

Carwright's answer is 'statements', which seem to be the same as propositions.