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One of the axioms in set theory, extensionality, says that if two sets have the same elements, then they're equal. 

Let's define "meaning" as the set of all meaningful things. For example, "the dog" is not in that set because it is not meaningful. 

Is "meaning" a member of itself? Why or why not?  

asked on Tuesday, Jul 05, 2022 05:02:42 PM by Jorge

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Well, "Let's define "meaning" as the set of all meaningful things."

That is too vague to qualify as a set, as "meaningful things" is subjective, and not absolute.

To you, [dictionary content] can be meaningful, whereas to me, [caxiphalian neo-pluralism] is far more meaningful.

I hope that answers your question.

answered on Tuesday, Jul 05, 2022 06:00:07 PM by Jorge

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Jorge writes:

I don't know how to edit my question but I should've mentioned Cantor's theorem instead of extensionality. 

I think by meaning we mean sentences with predicate and a subject. Or maybe the mode of presenting the referent.

posted on Tuesday, Jul 05, 2022 07:21:33 PM