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    Supports→The identity theory of truth faces an objection based on the non-congruence of canonical names of propositions and facts.

    Frege's context principle shows that grammatical category differences between 'fact' and 'proposition' expressions reflect surface syntax, not ontological distinctions.

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    • 1.Frege's context principle states meaning depends on sentential context, not isolated terms, undermining grammatical category distinctions.
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    • 2.Both 'facts' and 'propositions' function identically in judgment contexts, suggesting grammatical differences are merely notational variants.
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    • 3.Historical analysis shows 'fact' and 'proposition' terminology evolved for pragmatic linguistic reasons, not because they denote fundamentally different entities.
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    • 1.The context principle concerns sense/reference determination, not whether ontologically distinct categories exist within sentential contexts.
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    • 2.Facts have causally efficacious physical properties; propositions lack causal powers. This semantic difference reflects genuine ontological divergence.
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    • 3.Grammatical categories often track real distinctions: 'singular' vs. 'plural' expressions reflect actual quantity differences, not mere surface syntax.
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