and the Theory of Definition

Introduction. In my talk, I will analyze the relations between a number of proposed criteria of significance, Ramsey sentences, and two conceptions of creativity from the theory of definition. These relations are close enough to suggest that empirical significance is a fruitful notion. A reconsideration of empirical significance is in order because, first, a criterion is needed (see, for example, the discussions on creationism and string theory). Second, many criticism