Philosophy

Quotation

Quotation is the practice of repeating words from another source, often marked by quotation marks. In logic, it refers to…

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Quine’s Dictum: Ontological Commitment in Logic

Quine's dictum, "To be is to be the value of a variable," posits that ontological commitment arises from the variables…

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Quantity in Categorical Propositions

Quantity in logic refers to whether a categorical proposition is universal (applies to all members of a class) or particular…

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Quantified Modal Logic

Quantified modal logic extends standard modal logic with quantifiers like 'all' and 'some.' It enables reasoning about necessity and possibility…

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Quality of Categorical Propositions

The quality of a categorical proposition determines if it is affirmative or negative. Understanding this distinction is crucial for logical…

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Punctuation in Logic

In logic, punctuation like parentheses and brackets are crucial for defining the scope and order of operations. They ensure clarity…

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Pseudo Modus Ponens

Pseudo modus ponens is an axiom representing assertion, stating that if A is true and A implies B, then B…

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Prosentential Theory of Truth

The prosentential theory of truth views truth as a linguistic tool, akin to pronouns, that allows us to refer to…

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Propositional Letters in Logic

Propositional letters are fundamental variables in propositional logic. They act as placeholders for specific, undefined propositions, enabling the construction and…

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Propositional Attitude

A mental state like believing, desiring, or knowing, directed towards a proposition. It signifies an individual's stance on the truth…

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