According to the logical positivists, which of the following determines the meaning of an assertion purporting to be about reality?

a. the intentions of the writer or speaker
b. the public definitions of the words involved
c. the use to which the assertion is put
d. the observations that verify it


Ans: d. the observations that verify it

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