Quote by J. L. Austin

But suppose we take the noun 'truth': here is a case where the disagreements between different theorists have largely turned on whether they interpreted this as a name of a substance, of a quality, or of a relation. --Austin, Papers 73.

But suppose we take the noun 'truth': here is a case where t

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This quote highlights the varying interpretations of the noun 'truth' among different theorists. The disputes among these theorists revolve around whether they view truth as a substance, quality, or relation. The quote underscores the importance of understanding and clarifying the fundamental nature and essence of truth, as different interpretations can lead to significant differences in theoretical perspectives and conclusions.

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