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The '''verification theory''' (''of meaning'') is a a[[philosophical]] theory proposed by the [[logical positivist]]s of the Vienna Circle. A simplified form of the [[theory]] states that a proposition's meaning (such as "[[God]]") is determined by the method through which it is empirically verified. | The '''verification theory''' (''of meaning'') is a a[[philosophical]] [[theory]] proposed by the [[logical positivist]]s of the Vienna Circle. A simplified form of the [[theory]] states that a proposition's meaning (such as "[[God]]") is determined by the method through which it is empirically verified. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:43, 18 February 2023
The verification theory (of meaning) is a aphilosophical theory proposed by the logical positivists of the Vienna Circle. A simplified form of the theory states that a proposition's meaning (such as "God") is determined by the method through which it is empirically verified.