Negation

TLDR: In this article , the authors provide a formal theory of negation in ordinary language, as opposed to the formal theory in logic and mathematics, and argue for the introduction of a dyadic negation predicate lack and a force dynamic account of affirmation and negation.

Abstract: AbstractOur goal in this chapter is to provide a formal theory of negation in ordinary language, as opposed to the formal theory of negation in logic and mathematics. In order to provide for a linguistically and cognitively sound theory of negation, we argue for the introduction of a dyadic negation predicate lack and a force dynamic account of affirmation and negation in general.