Claim (philosophy)

A claim is a substantive statement about a thing, such as an idea, event, individual, or belief. It's truth or falsity is open to debate. Arguments or beliefs may be offered in support, and criticisms and challenges of affirming contentions may be offered in rebuttal.

See also

• Proposition
• Truth claim

References

• Abbagnano (1979) - Diccionario de Filosofía. ISBN 9789681663551
• http://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/thinking/claims.html