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| '''Affirmation''' can refer to several things: | '''Affirmation''' is a declaration that something is true. The word can refer to several things: | ||
| *an ] is a declaration that something is true. | |||
| *] opposed the affirmation of life to its ] by ]. | *] opposed the affirmation of life to its ] by ]. | ||
| *In logic, an '''affirmation''' is a positive judgment, the union of the subject and predicate of a ]. | *In logic, an '''affirmation''' is a positive judgment, the union of the subject and predicate of a ]. | ||
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| **] by ] | **] by ] | ||
| *"Affirmation" is the the name of a ] | *"Affirmation" is the the name of a ] | ||
| *"]" also has various meanings within the domains of personal development, popular psychology, alternative health and supplicatory prayer. | |||
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Affirmation is a declaration that something is true. The word can refer to several things:
- Nietzsche opposed the affirmation of life to its negation by nihilists.
- In logic, an affirmation is a positive judgment, the union of the subject and predicate of a proposition.
- In law, an affirmation is a solemn declaration allowed to those who conscientiously object to taking an oath. An affirmation has exactly the same legal effect as an oath, but is usually taken to avoid the religious implications of an oath. In some jurisdictions, it may only be given if such a reason is provided
- "Affirmation" is the name of several music albums:
- Affirmation (album) by Savage Garden
- Affirmation (song) the title track of the Savage Garden album
- Affirmation (Beverley Knight album) by Beverley Knight
- Affirmation (album) by Savage Garden
- "Affirmation" is the the name of a gay Mormon organization
- "Affirmation" also has various meanings within the domains of personal development, popular psychology, alternative health and supplicatory prayer.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Affirmation.If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Category: