Religious language Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the Debate of religious language?
A
Whether statements like God exists are meaningful.
2
Q
Verificationism
A
only statements that can be verified are meaningful
3
Q
Falsificationism
A
only statements that can (in principle) be falsified are meaningful
4
Q
What is a cognitive statement?
A
Does try to define reality (Literally)
Can be true or false
(Triangles have 4 sides)
(God exists)
5
Q
What is a non-cognitive statement
A
Does not try to define reality (Literally)
Can’t be true or false
(Don’t murder)
(Ouch)
6
Q
The argument can be split into 2
A
Religious language is Meaningless
Religious language is Meaningful
