we can for most purposes just do without the word ‘true’
One useful distinction is between asserting a proposition and explaining its meaning. The meaning of “snow is white” can be discussed apart from the question of whether it’s true, so saying that it’s true serves to indicate that we are discussing its truth and not (just) its meaning.
One useful distinction is between asserting a proposition and explaining its meaning. The meaning of “snow is white” can be discussed apart from the question of whether it’s true, so saying that it’s true serves to indicate that we are discussing its truth and not (just) its meaning.