Logic

Understanding Tolerance in Vagueness Theory

A predicate is tolerant if minor changes in an object's properties don't alter its applicability. The 'bald' predicate exemplifies tolerance;…

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Tilde (~) Symbol in Logic

The tilde (~) is a logical operator representing negation. It signifies that the proposition it modifies is false. This fundamental…

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Three-Valued Logic

Explore three-valued logic, which expands beyond traditional true/false to include a third truth value like 'unknown' or 'indeterminate'. This system…

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Theorem

A theorem is a statement proven true through logical deduction from accepted axioms and previously proven theorems. It forms a…

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Term Logic

Term logic, central to Aristotelian thought, analyzes propositions by focusing on the relationships between terms and the inferences derived from…

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Temporal Modal Logic

Temporal modal logic extends modal logic with time-related modalities like 'always' and 'sometimes'. It enables reasoning about the temporal aspects…

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The Temperature Paradox

The temperature paradox highlights how seemingly illogical conclusions, like 'ninety is rising,' can be valid within specific formal logical systems.…

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Tautology: Understanding Logically True Statements

A tautology is a statement or formula that is always true, regardless of the truth values of its components. It's…

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Tarski’s Indefinability Theorem

Tarski's indefinability theorem proves that truth cannot be consistently defined within the same language it applies to. A meta-language is…

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Tarskian Hierarchy

Alfred Tarski's Tarskian hierarchy is a linguistic structure designed to prevent semantic paradoxes. It organizes languages into levels, where higher…

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