Quote of Thomas Hobbes - True and False are attributes of...
Biography - Thomas Hobbes:
English philosopher.
Born: 1588 - Died: 1679
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Born: 1588 - Died: 1679
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
True and False are attributes of speech, not of things. And where speech is not, there is neither Truth nor Falsehood.
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(French, German)
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Quotes for: truth
To be able to discern what is true as true and what is false as false — this is the mark and character of intelligence.
Truth prevails only to the extent that we successfully assert it. The victory of reason can only be the victory of rational people.
Quotes for: Language
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