The propositional content
Example: The propositional content of his argument reveals hidden assumptions.
Definition
"The propositional content" refers to the underlying meaning or assertion expressed by a statement or argument, representing the information or claim that can be evaluated as true or false within philosophical discussions.
Etymology
The phrase "the propositional content" combines 'propositional,' derived from the Latin 'propositio,' meaning 'a putting forth or proposition,' with 'content,' from Latin 'contentum,' meaning 'that which is contained.' Together, they describe the core idea or assertion contained within a proposition.
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"The propositional content" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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