Asked by Sahana Sarkar on Jul 20, 2024
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A proposition has existential import when:
A) someone's life depends on its truth or falsehood
B) the existence of the whole universe depends on its truth or falsehood
C) it is of particular importance to existentialist philosophers
D) it is true for some people, but false for others
E) its truth depends on the existence of things in a certain category
Existential Import
In logic, the notion that the existence of certain things is presupposed or implied by propositions or statements.
Philosophers
Individuals engaged in the study, analysis, and critique of the nature of existence, knowledge, values, mind, and language.
Truth
The quality or state of being true, in accordance with fact or reality.
- Differentiate between the modern and traditional views of existential import.
- Explain the role of existential import in evaluating the truth of propositions.
Verified Answer
AA
Anabelle AgopianJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Propositions with existential import are those where the truth or falsehood of the proposition depends on the existence of things in a certain category. Option E captures this definition, and is therefore the correct answer. Neither options A, B, nor C accurately describe existential import, as they are not necessary conditions for a proposition to have existential import. Option D is also incorrect, as a proposition with existential import cannot be true for some people and false for others - its truth or falsehood must depend on the existence of things in a certain category.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the modern and traditional views of existential import.
- Explain the role of existential import in evaluating the truth of propositions.