“Zayd is present” is a declarative proposition because it asserts his presence. Hearing that sentence, however, does not automatically mean the listener believes it to be true.
First, we understand the words.
Second, we understand what is being claimed.
Third, we assent to the claim, reject it, or seek evidence.
The grammatical or logical form of a proposition and the mind’s assent to it are related but distinct.
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A proposition is not identical to assent
Knowledge, Conception and Judgment
“Zayd is present” is a declarative proposition because it asserts his presence. Hearing that sentence, however, does not automatically mean the listener believes it to be true.
First, we understand the words.
Second, we understand what is being claimed.
Third, we assent to the claim, reject it, or seek evidence.
The grammatical or logical form of a proposition and the mind’s assent to it are related but distinct.