Sentence examples for substantive relation from inspiring English sources

Reference, construed as a relation between bits of language and bits of reality, is assumed to be a genuine, substantive relation worthy of philosophical scrutiny.

Indeed, certain philosophers have gone so far as to deny that reference is a substantive relation, one deserving of serious philosophical scrutiny.

On this view the vocabulary of the reducing theories (neurobiology) eliminates and replaces that of the reduced ones (psychology), leaving no substantive relation between them (which is only a replacement rule) (see also eliminative materialism).

Finally, in Section 6, a few words will be said about so-called 'negative' views of reference, according to which reference does not constitute a substantive relation between language and reality and is thus not a topic worthy of serious and sustained philosophical inquiry.

"As long as the U.S. continues to support Taiwan and strengthen substantive relations with Taiwan during its exchanges with China, our government does not oppose improved relations between the U.S. and China".

They open the gates for substantive relations of respect between the two nations.

Yet, once the divorce is over, you’ll understand that knowing the tax code and its regulations is nearly as important as familiarity with the substantive domestic relations law in your jurisdiction.

More locally in the United Kingdom, several local authorities are considering or have enacted forms of price agreements or voluntary restrictions on sale of high strength low cost alcohol with local retailers, 27 28 and this study suggests that agreements focusing on alcohol sold at 40p, 45p, or 50p per unit could have substantive effects in relation to drinker related harms.

"Dutton is a good minister, he's a hard worker, he's made a strong contribution to the government," she said, adding there are more substantive issues in relation to the Briggs affair.

But this does not affect the substantive point in relation to their prior joint moral right.

Based on feedback from the previous course, the questionnaire requesting feedback about participants' technical and substantive needs in relation to the creation of a network was distributed during the course, to permit the creation of a network that was much more responsive to the needs of the participants.