Single Idea 11174

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / I. Semantics of Logic / 3. Logical Truth]

Full Idea

One wants to define a logical truth as one that is true in virtue of the nature of the logical concepts.

Gist of Idea

A logical truth is true in virtue of the nature of the logical concepts

Source

Kit Fine (Senses of Essence [1995], §3)

Book Reference

'Modality, Morality and Belief', ed/tr. Sinnott-Armstrong/Raffman/Asher [CUP 1995], p.57


A Reaction

This is part of Fine's project to give a revised account of essence, which includes the essence of concepts as well as the essence of objects. Everyone should pay close attention to this project.