RE: questions on assertion

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> From: Giles Hogben

> I don't agree here. I think what you are saying is circular.
> What is a "statement that something is true" if it does not 
> contain some
> notion of belief.

Personal view, I'd say that involved two assertions.
1. I assert that that  can contains beans.
2. I am a worldAuthorityOnBakedBeans.

The first makes the assertion,
the second states with what authority I speak.

My 0.02Euros.

regards DaveP



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Received on Wednesday, 10 July 2002 04:59:29 UTC