According to the verification theory of meaning, the words "good" and "bad" are meaningless because they do not stand for
A) observable properties.
B) shared sentiments.
C) reflection.
D) expressed emotions.
E) none of these

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The verification theory of meaning posits that a statement is meaningful only if it can be empirically verified or is analytically true. Since "good" and "bad" do not refer to directly observable properties but rather to value judgments, they are considered meaningless according to this theory.

According to the Verification Theory of Meaning, the Words "Good