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truthmaker theory: a standalone construct

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Metaphysics

view that true propositions are made true by entities in the world, so truth depends on what exists.

In metaphysics, truthmaker theory refers to view that true propositions are made true by entities in the world, so truth depends on what exists. This meaning comes from Mulligan (1984) in Philosophy and Phenomenological Research.[1]

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References

  1. Mulligan, K., Simons, P., & Smith, B. (1984). Truth-Makers. Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, 44(3), 287. https://doi.org/10.2307/2107686

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