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[from 'The Tarskian Turn' by Leon Horsten, in 5. Theory of Logic / L. Paradox / 6. Paradoxes in Language / a. The Liar paradox ]

Full Idea

The Strengthened Liar sentence says 'this sentence is not true in any context'. It is not hard to figure out that there is no context in which the sentence can be coherently evaluated.

Gist of Idea

Strengthened Liar: 'this sentence is not true in any context' - in no context can this be evaluated

Source

Leon Horsten (The Tarskian Turn [2011], 04.6)

Book Reference

Horsten,Leon: 'The Tarskian Turn' [MIT 2011], p.58