Philosophy

Understanding Propositions in Logic and Philosophy

A proposition is a declarative statement that can be true or false. It's the fundamental building block of logical reasoning,…

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Proof-Theoretic Semantics

An alternative to truth-condition semantics, proof-theoretic semantics emphasizes the role of proof in understanding meaning. It focuses on how propositions…

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Principal Connective in Logic

The principal connective, also known as the dominant connective, is the logical operator that governs the overall structure of a…

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Predicate Term in Syllogisms

The predicate term is the second part of a proposition in a syllogism. It's the term that is affirmed or…

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Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc: Understanding a Common Logical Fallacy

This logical fallacy, 'post hoc, ergo propter hoc,' mistakenly concludes that because one event follows another, the first event must…

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Possible Worlds

A hypothetical total way things might have been or could be. Used in modal logic to analyze concepts like possibility,…

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Possibility: Understanding Potential States of Affairs

Possibility refers to the capacity for something to be true or occur, even if it isn't currently the case. It…

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Pluralism

Pluralism, particularly logical pluralism, suggests that there can be multiple, distinct, and equally valid logical systems. This challenges the traditional…

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Plato’s Beard: Quine’s Metaphor for Non-Existent Entities

Plato's beard, a metaphor coined by W.V.O. Quine, explores the philosophical challenge of how we talk about and attribute properties…

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Platonism in Philosophy of Mathematics

Platonism asserts that abstract mathematical objects, like numbers and sets, possess an objective existence independent of our minds. This view…

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