Sublanguage: Definition, Characteristics, and Applications
A sublanguage is a restricted subset of a larger language, featuring a…
Subjunctive Conditional Statements
Explore hypothetical situations and their consequences with subjunctive conditionals. These statements describe…
Strong Negation: Exclusion vs. Choice Negation
Explore strong negation, differentiating between exclusion negation (A is not B, implying…
Stipulative Definitions: Defining New Meanings
A stipulative definition introduces a word's meaning for the first time or…
Sorites Series: Navigating Vagueness and Paradox
A sorites series presents a sequence of propositions used to illustrate the…
Sophisma: Challenging Logic with Paradox
A sophisma is a puzzling or paradoxical question, historically used in medieval…
The Slingshot Argument: Challenging Truth and Reference
The slingshot argument posits that all true statements refer to the same…
Situation Semantics
Situation semantics analyzes meaning based on situations, not just truth conditions in…
Sharpening: Clarifying Vague Concepts
Sharpening involves refining imprecise concepts into clearer, more defined terms. This process…