Single Idea 21616

[catalogued under 3. Truth / A. Truth Problems / 5. Truth Bearers]

Full Idea

The notion of truth and falsity apply to suppositions as well as to assertions.

Gist of Idea

Truth and falsity apply to suppositions as well as to assertions

Source

Timothy Williamson (Vagueness [1994], 7.2)

Book Reference

Williamson,Timothy: 'Vagueness' [Routledge 1996], p.187


A Reaction

This may not be obvious to those who emphasise pragmatics and ordinary language, but it is self-evident to anyone who emphasises logic.