What is Truth?

A study in philosophical logic of the meaning of 'true'.

C. J. F. Williams (Author)

9780521114752, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 25 June 2009

120 pages
21.6 x 14 x 0.7 cm, 0.16 kg

A study in philosophical logic of the meaning of 'true'. Dr Williams demonstrates the shortcomings of various analyses which interpret 'true' as a predicate or truth as a relational property, and clears up a number of important points about propositions, quantification, definite descriptions and correspondence. This 'deflationary metaphysics' is interwoven with a positive theory of his own, which seeks to develop ideas about the late Arthur Prior. The work is marked throughout by great clarity, precision and thoroughness.

Preface
1. How simple is truth?
2. Predicting truth
3. Truths
4. Falsehoods
5. Correspondence
Appendix
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Philosophy [HP]