Belief and Negation

Authors

  • Jonathan E. Adler
  • J. Anthony Blair

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22329/il.v20i3.2277

Keywords:

belief, negation, external negation, internal negation, fallacy, teaching, pragmatics

Abstract

This paper argues for the importance of the distinction between internal and external negation over expressions for belief. The common fallacy is to confuse statement like (1) and (2): (1) John believes that the school is not closed on Tuesday; (2) John does not believe that the school is closed on Tuesday. The fallacy has ramifications in teaching, reasoning, and argumentation. Analysis of the fallacy and suggestions for teaching are offered.

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Published

2000-01-01

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