Philosophy

The Caesar Problem

A philosophical puzzle in language and logic, the Caesar problem questions if mathematical concepts like 'successor' can apply to non-mathematical…

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Buridan’s Sophismata

A collection of paradoxes and logical exercises attributed to Jean Buridan, challenging logical and linguistic intuitions. These sophismata explore complex…

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Brouwerian Modal Logic

A modal logic inspired by L.E.J. Brouwer's intuitionism. It grounds possibility in constructivist mathematics, offering a unique perspective on necessity…

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Bottom Symbol (⊥) in Logic

The bottom symbol (⊥), also known as the symbol for contradiction or absurdity, is a fundamental concept in logic. It…

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Borderline Case

A borderline case exists at the edge of defined categories, presenting challenges for strict classification. These situations test the boundaries…

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Bivalence: The Principle of True or False

Bivalence asserts that every proposition is definitively either true or false, a cornerstone of classical logic. It excludes the possibility…

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Brouwer-Heyting-Kolmogorov Interpretation

The Brouwer-Heyting-Kolmogorov (BHK) interpretation equates statement truth with proof existence, forming the core of constructivist logic. It emphasizes constructive evidence…

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Frege’s Basic Law V and the Foundations of Arithmetic

Frege's Basic Law V aimed to ground arithmetic in logic. It states that the extension of a concept is defined…

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Barcan Formula

The Barcan formula in modal logic states that if something exists, then it necessarily exists. It explores the relationship between…

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Barbara Syllogism

Barbara (AAA) is a standard Aristotelian syllogism with three universal affirmative propositions. It follows the structure: All M are P,…

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