The Concept of the Individual
Exploring the individual as an indivisible, atomistic entity in metaphysics, logic, and philosophy of language. Understanding its fundamental role in philosophical discourse.
The Indispensability Argument in Philosophy of Mathematics
This argument posits that if mathematical entities are essential for our most successful scientific theories, we should accept their existence. It's a cornerstone in realist philosophy of mathematics.
Indiscernibility of Identicals
The principle of indiscernibility of identicals asserts that if two things are truly the same, they must possess all the same properties. This concept is fundamental in metaphysics and logic.
Indiscernibility: The Principle of Identity
Indiscernibility refers to the inability to distinguish between objects because they share all properties. This concept is fundamental to the philosophical principle of the identity of indiscernibles, asserting that if…
Indirect Proof
An indirect proof, also known as proof by contradiction, involves assuming the opposite of what you want to prove. If this assumption leads to a logical inconsistency, the original statement…
Indicative Conditional Statements Explained
An indicative conditional expresses factual implications or predictions about real situations. It differs from counterfactuals, focusing on what is or will be true.
Indexical Expressions: Understanding Context-Dependent Language
Indexicals are words like 'I,' 'here,' and 'now' whose meaning changes depending on who is speaking, where they are, and when they are speaking. They are fundamental to understanding context…
Indeterminacy of Translation
Quine's theory posits that empirical evidence alone cannot establish a single, correct translation between languages. Multiple translations are often equally compatible with all observable data.
Independent Propositions in Logic
Independent propositions are those that have no logical relationship of contradiction, implication, or equivalence. Their truth values do not affect each other, allowing for diverse logical combinations.
Independence-Friendly Logic
Independence-Friendly (IF) logic extends first-order logic, enabling richer expressions of quantifier scope and dependence. It's particularly useful in game-theoretical semantics for nuanced interpretations.