Logic

Philosophy of Logic

The philosophy of logic explores the fundamental nature, assumptions, and implications of logical systems. It scrutinizes the very tools we…

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Philosophical Logic

Philosophical logic explores the theoretical underpinnings of logic, delving into concepts like reference, modality, quantification, and the fundamental structure of…

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Philonian Conditional

The Philonian conditional, also known as the material conditional, is a key concept in propositional logic. It formalizes 'if...then...' statements,…

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Petitio Principii (Begging the Question)

Petitio principii, or begging the question, is an informal fallacy where the argument's conclusion is already assumed within its premises.…

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Permutation: Exchanging Formulas in Logic

Permutation is a structural rule in logic that enables the exchange of two formulas on the same side of an…

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Peirce’s Law

Peirce's law, ((P → Q) → P) → P, is a fundamental principle in logic. It is valid in classical…

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Peano Arithmetic

A formal system of arithmetic using axioms by Giuseppe Peano, it provides a foundational basis for the theory of natural…

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Particular Proposition

A particular proposition in traditional logic makes a claim about some, but not all, members of a class. It contrasts…

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Partial Logic: Understanding Indeterminate Truth Values

Partial logic explores systems where statements can be neither true nor false. It accommodates undefined terms and indeterminate truth values,…

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Paradoxes of Material Implication

These paradoxes highlight the counterintuitive nature of the material conditional in logic. They occur when the antecedent is false or…

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