Philosophy

Understanding ‘Use’ in Philosophy and Language Analysis

In philosophy, 'use' signifies the actual application of words in sentences to convey meaning. It contrasts with 'mention,' focusing on…

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Unsound Deductive Argument

An argument that fails to guarantee its conclusion due to either an invalid logical structure or at least one false…

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Universal Variable in Predicate Logic

A universal variable, bound by a universal quantifier (∀), represents any and all individuals within the domain of discourse in…

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Universal Proposition

A universal proposition in logic makes a claim about every single member of a specific group or category. It's a…

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Universal Elimination in Predicate Logic

Universal elimination is a fundamental rule of inference in predicate logic. It permits inferring a specific instance from a general…

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Tarski’s Truth Schema

Alfred Tarski's truth schema, often stated as ''P'' is true if and only if P, provides a foundational definition of…

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Truth-Value Glut

A truth-value glut occurs when a statement is paradoxically both true and false. This concept is linked to dialetheism and…

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Truth-Value Gaps: When Statements Aren’t True or False

A truth-value gap occurs when a statement lacks a definitive true or false designation. This often arises from vagueness or…

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Truth Value

The truth value represents whether a proposition or statement is true or false. Classical logic uses binary true/false, while many-valued…

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Truth-Tree: A Guide to Analytic Tableaux

Truth-trees, also known as analytic tableaux, are a method for testing logical validity and consistency. They systematically break down complex…

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