Your thinking on the above subject seem to be ossified to some ancient dogmatic ideas.PeteOlcott wrote: ↑Sun Jun 23, 2024 3:09 pmEvery expression of language X that is {true on the basis of its meaning}Veritas Aequitas wrote: ↑Sun Jun 23, 2024 5:56 amWhat is your definition of truth?PeteOlcott wrote: ↑Sun Jun 23, 2024 5:35 am
We don't need morality to know that you can't take the puppies elevator to its fifteenth floor.
Without truth destroying the planet is construed as good for humanity.
Morality can only be build on the basis of truth.
How do you establish your basis of truth is objective?
Your points are too shallow and narrow.
Note my points:
There are Two Senses of Truth
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There are Two Senses of 'Objectivity'
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is only true when there exists a sequence of truth preserving operations
from its meaning to X.
{cats} <are> {animals} is true even in the case where all of reality is a
mere figment of one's own imagination.
In other words for all expressions that are {true on the basis of their meaning}
we are merely looking up established relations between finite strings in the same
sort of way that we verify that 2 + 3 =5. There is no subjectively to arithmetic
thus equally no subjectively for expressions {true on the basis of their meaning}.
Here are some feedback [from AI] on your views of truth and truthmaking which as I had stated are shallow and narrow:
Your interlocutor's definition has some interesting aspects, but it also falls short in capturing the full complexity of truth, aligning more with a formalist view.
The definition focuses on statements "true on the basis of meaning" like "cats are animals." These are logical truths based on established systems (language, logic).
Here are some criticisms to consider:
Limited Scope: The definition focuses on "expressions true on the basis of meaning" like "cats are animals." This excludes a large swath of truths - scientific statements about the world, historical facts, or even subjective experiences like "This coffee is delicious." These truths often rely on evidence, experience, and verification which go beyond just internal logical relations.
Your interlocutor might be coming from a formal logic or analytic philosophy perspective, which focuses on the internal consistency of statements rather than their relation to the external world.
Doesn't Account for Non-Linguistic Truth:
Truth can exist outside language. Scientific discoveries often involve observing and interpreting the world, not just manipulating symbols.
Ignoring Subjectivity: The definition claims there's no subjectivity in "expressions true on the basis of meaning." However, constructing meaning itself can be subjective. For example, "beautiful" is a true statement about a sunset for someone who finds it beautiful, but not necessarily for everyone.
Doesn't Address Falsity: It only talks about true statements with established relations. How do we determine what's false? Is a nonsensical statement like "green smells loud" just meaningless, or is it actively false within a certain framework?
Doesn't Explain Truth-Making: The definition explains how to verify statements within a system, but it doesn't address what makes those statements true in the first place. Does truth come from the relationships within the system, or is there something outside the system the statements correspond to (like reality in correspondence theory)?
Here are some additional points:
Your preference for constructivism aligns well with some of the limitations mentioned above.
Constructivism acknowledges the role of frameworks and human interpretation in shaping truth.