Carnap - Metaphysics and Physical language

Question 1

Pseudo-statement

Answer 1

A sequence of words that appears to convey meaning but actually does not; it lacks coherent significance

Question 2

Logical analysis

Answer 2

The process of examining arguments or statements to determine their validity or soundness based on the rules of logic

Question 3

Verifiable

Answer 3

Capable of being tested or confirmed through observation or evidence

Question 4

Pseudo-concept

Answer 4

If it only seems to have a meaning while it really does not. (empty speech)

Question 5

Metaphysics as art

Answer 5

The metaphysicist has not assessed right from wrong, but only expressed something (like art not science)

Question 6

System Language

Answer 6

This is the language used to formulate scientific theories, hypotheses, and general statements about the world. It encompasses the language of science and formal systems of knowledge

Question 7

Protocol Language

Answer 7

This refers to the language or set of statements that directly describe observations, experiences, or “the immediately given” within the context of an individual’s subjective experience. It’s the language a person uses to describe what they directly perceive or experience

Question 8

Physicalism

Answer 8

The physical language is universal and inter-subiective. (Language of science)

Question 9

Phenomenology

Answer 9

Claims to be able to establish universal synthetic sentences which have not been obtained through induction

Question 10

Statements about Other Minds

Answer 10

The concept of “other minds” involves making testable assertions about the mental states of individuals while distinguishing them from empirical statements about physical properties, with the rejection of empirical evidence potentially rendering such assertions as metaphysical pseudo-sentences