Linguistique de l’écrit

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Complexity and hierarchy in truth predicates

Michael Glanzberg

pp. 211-243

Résumé

In this paper, I speak in favor of hierarchies in the theory of truth. I argue that hierarchies are more well-motivated and can provide better and more workable theories than is often assumed. Along the way, I sketch the sort of hierarchy I believe is plausible and defensible. My defense of hierarchies assumes an "inflationary' view of truth that sees truth as a substantial semantic concept. I argue that if one adopts this view of truth, hierarchies arise naturally. I also show that this approach to truth makes it a very complex concept. I argue that this complexity helps motivate hierarchies. Complexity and hierarchy go together, if you adopt the right view of truth.

Détails de la publication

Publié dans:

Achourioti Theodora, Galinon Henri, Martínez Fernández José, Fujimoto Kentaro (2015) Unifying the philosophy of truth. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 211-243

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-9673-6_10

Citation complète:

Glanzberg Michael, 2015, Complexity and hierarchy in truth predicates. In T. Achourioti, H. Galinon, J. Martínez Fernández & K. Fujimoto (eds.) Unifying the philosophy of truth (211-243). Dordrecht, Springer.