Arity: Understanding Function and Predicate Argument Count
Arity defines the number of arguments or operands a function, operation, or…
Aristotle’s Theses in Propositional Logic
Aristotle's theses, specifically ¬(¬A → A) and ¬(A → ¬A), are key…
Aristotle’s Sea Battle Thought Experiment
Aristotle's sea battle thought experiment delves into future contingents, questioning whether statements…
Aristotelian Logic
Aristotle's traditional logic, a foundational system in Western thought, centers on syllogisms…
Aristotelian Comprehension Schema
The Aristotelian comprehension schema, represented as (∃x)Φ → (∃Y)(∀x)(Yx ↔ Φ) in…
Antinomy: Understanding Contradictions and Paradoxes
An antinomy presents a contradiction between two reasonable beliefs or conclusions, creating…
Antilogism: Understanding Logical Contradictions
An antilogism is a syllogism with three premises that lead to a…
Anti-extension in Set Theory and Logic
The anti-extension of a concept or predicate includes all objects that do…
Antecedent in Conditional Statements
The antecedent is the 'if' part of a conditional statement, setting the…
Analytic Statements: Truth by Definition and Logic
An analytic statement is true solely based on its meaning, like definitions…