Philosophy

O-Proposition in Traditional Logic

An O-proposition, in traditional logic, is a particular negative categorical proposition. It asserts that some members of the subject class…

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Open Pair Paradox

The open pair paradox involves two statements that contradict each other, creating a logical loop. It highlights challenges in self-referential…

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Ontic Vagueness

Ontic vagueness refers to indeterminacy inherent in reality itself, distinct from vagueness arising from language (semantic) or knowledge (epistemic). It…

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Understanding Obversion in Logic

Obversion is a logical operation transforming a categorical proposition into an equivalent statement. It involves negating the predicate and changing…

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Obverse in Traditional Logic

The obverse is a logical operation that negates a proposition's predicate and flips its quality (affirmative/negative) while preserving truth value.…

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Normal Modal Logic

Normal modal logic is a foundational system in logic that incorporates rules like necessitation and distribution axioms. It enables the…

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Non-Classical Logic

Explore logics beyond classical assumptions. This includes intuitionistic, many-valued, and modal systems, offering diverse frameworks for reasoning and computation.

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Non-Alethic Modal Logic

A branch of modal logic exploring modes of truth beyond necessity and possibility. It encompasses deontic logic (duty/permission) and epistemic…

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Nominalism Explained

Nominalism posits that abstract concepts, general terms, and universals lack independent existence, serving merely as names or labels for collections…

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Neo-Logicism in the Philosophy of Mathematics

Neo-logicism revives the logicist project of grounding mathematics in logic. It addresses criticisms of traditional logicism with new insights and…

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