De propositionele houding
Example: De propositionele houding van de filosoof beïnvloedt zijn redeneringen sterk.
Definition
"De propositionele houding" in philosophy refers to the mental stance or attitude one takes towards a proposition, such as believing, doubting, or hoping it. It shapes how a person evaluates and interacts with the truth or content of statements or claims.
Etymology
The term "de propositionele houding" comes from Dutch, where 'propositionele' relates to 'propositie' meaning proposition, and 'houding' means attitude or stance. It literally translates to 'the propositional attitude', a concept rooted in philosophy and logic to describe mental states regarding propositions.
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the propositional attitude