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Kripke's Theory of Truth

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What is the central idea behind Kripke's theory of truth?

  1. Truth is a property of propositions.

  2. Truth is a property of sentences.

  3. Truth is a property of beliefs.

  4. Truth is a property of facts.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kripke argues that truth is a property of propositions, not of sentences or beliefs. This is because propositions are the bearers of truth-values, and sentences and beliefs are not.

What is a proposition, according to Kripke?

  1. A proposition is a sentence that expresses a complete thought.

  2. A proposition is a mental representation of a state of affairs.

  3. A proposition is a set of possible worlds.

  4. A proposition is a function from possible worlds to truth-values.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kripke argues that propositions are sets of possible worlds. This is because propositions are the bearers of truth-values, and truth-values are determined by the way the world is. A proposition is true if and only if the world is a member of the set of possible worlds that the proposition represents.

What is the difference between a necessary truth and a contingent truth?

  1. A necessary truth is true in all possible worlds, while a contingent truth is true in some possible worlds but not others.

  2. A necessary truth is true in all possible worlds, while a contingent truth is true in some possible worlds but not others.

  3. A necessary truth is true in all possible worlds, while a contingent truth is true in some possible worlds but not others.

  4. A necessary truth is true in all possible worlds, while a contingent truth is true in some possible worlds but not others.

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Correct Option: A,B,C,D
Explanation:

A necessary truth is true in all possible worlds, while a contingent truth is true in some possible worlds but not others. This is because necessary truths are true by virtue of the meanings of the terms involved, while contingent truths are true by virtue of the way the world is.

What is the liar paradox?

  1. The liar paradox is the statement 'This statement is false'.

  2. The liar paradox is the statement 'I am lying'.

  3. The liar paradox is the statement 'All statements are false'.

  4. The liar paradox is the statement 'There is no truth'.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The liar paradox is the statement 'This statement is false'. This statement is paradoxical because if it is true, then it must be false, and if it is false, then it must be true.

How does Kripke resolve the liar paradox?

  1. Kripke resolves the liar paradox by arguing that truth is not a property of sentences.

  2. Kripke resolves the liar paradox by arguing that truth is not a property of propositions.

  3. Kripke resolves the liar paradox by arguing that truth is not a property of beliefs.

  4. Kripke resolves the liar paradox by arguing that truth is not a property of facts.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kripke resolves the liar paradox by arguing that truth is not a property of sentences. This is because sentences can be true or false, but propositions cannot. Propositions are sets of possible worlds, and they are either true or false in all possible worlds. This means that the liar paradox cannot be stated as a proposition, and therefore it cannot be true or false.

What is the significance of Kripke's theory of truth?

  1. Kripke's theory of truth provides a new way of understanding the nature of truth.

  2. Kripke's theory of truth provides a new way of resolving the liar paradox.

  3. Kripke's theory of truth provides a new way of understanding the relationship between language and reality.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kripke's theory of truth provides a new way of understanding the nature of truth, a new way of resolving the liar paradox, and a new way of understanding the relationship between language and reality.

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