The semantics of truth
One way of looking at the notion of truth is as a semantic property. In this way, it is linked to theories of language. Through the process of theory, linguistic entities can be inconsistent. In a semantic sense then, truth can be seen as ascent to truth (A) and descent from truth (D). A new theory of truth developed by the EU-funded NTNSP project solves the semantic paradoxes of truth by stabilising A and D and limiting classical logic. Also, the logical property of contradiction is restricted and thus the number of times that an argument's premises are used does not affect the validity of reaching a conclusion. The project achieved its research objectives. Necessary philosophical support for the conception of truth in relation to motivating A and D was provided. Furthermore, the principle of validating A and D was achieved. A series of research papers published in international journals highlight the results, and they are also found in a collection of papers to be used in a monograph. Teachers of philosophy, logic, mathematics and semantics, especially, will find the information useful for their courses.
Keywords
Semantics, truth, logical developments, metaphysical foundations, semantic paradoxes
