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Truth-functions are not material functions.

If e.g. an affirmation can be produced by repeated denial, is the denial⁠—in any sense⁠—contained in the affirmation? Does “ ~ ~ p ” deny ~ p , or does it affirm p ; or both?

The proposition “ ~ ~ p ” does not treat of denial as an object, but the possibility of denial is already prejudged in affirmation.

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