Dummett's Criterion

Dummett's Criterion is a principle in philosophy of language and logic that helps determine when a statement about an unproven or unknown fact can be considered meaningful. It states that if there’s a way to decide, through logical reasoning or evidence, whether a statement is true or false, then the statement is meaningful. Conversely, if you cannot ever determine its truth or falsehood, then it’s considered meaningless or lacking significance. Essentially, it emphasizes that for a statement to be meaningful, there must be a way to know its truth value, even if we haven't yet found that proof.