This collection investigates the nature of truth, semantic indeterminacy, and the limits of objectivity within the realms of language, mathematics, and epistemology. Hartry Field, a prominent philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of logic and mathematics, compiles thirteen essays that examine how factual defectiveness influences our understanding of propositional attitudes. By providing new postscripts to previously published works, Field refines his arguments regarding the conditions under which statements can be considered true or false in the absence of absolute fact.

Experts recognize this collection as a significant contribution to contemporary analytic philosophy, particularly for its rigorous treatment of truth and reference. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for advanced students and professional philosophers engaged in the study of logic and language.