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tag: YXMCSM8H9Q
kind: concept
name: Contextualism
sources:
  - wikipedia: en:76765067@r1368301704
    locator: Glossary of logic, section C
    note: adopted
    mention: wikipedia://en/76765067#S2NM
    sections: [Summary]
inventory: [RMSSEW99NH]
---

## Summary

The theory that the context in which an assertion is made is essential for understanding its truth conditions and meaning.