Circularities in the Implicit Definitions Theory of Logical Knowledge

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In this paper I critically evaluate the Implicit Definition Theory and its possibility of resolution of two main problems concerning logical knowledge: the explication and the justification. I point at five results that can be obtained: apriority, factuality, normativity applicability and non-circularity. I argue that in case of explication all mentioned results can be obtained but in case of justification the circularity is inevitable. In the last paragraph I propose a solution of this problem.

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Vilanova Arias, J. (2005). Circularities in the Implicit Definitions Theory of Logical Knowledge. Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Philosophica. Ethica-Aesthetica-Practica, (17), 73–95. https://doi.org/10.18778/0208-6107.17.05

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