The Ramsey test is a criterion for accepting conditional statements. It suggests accepting 'If P, then Q' if adding P…
Hilary Putnam's argument challenges how we understand reference and truth. It suggests semantic externalism can lead to skepticism about the…
Platonism asserts that abstract mathematical objects, like numbers and sets, possess an objective existence independent of our minds. This view…
The philosophy of logic explores the fundamental nature, assumptions, and implications of logical systems. It scrutinizes the very tools we…
Neo-logicism revives the logicist project of grounding mathematics in logic. It addresses criticisms of traditional logicism with new insights and…
Necessity signifies a proposition that holds true across all possible worlds or under any conceivable circumstance. It's a fundamental concept…
Modal agnosticism involves a neutral or skeptical viewpoint on modal propositions, particularly concerning concepts of necessity and possibility. It questions…
Mathematical abstractionism posits that mathematical concepts are derived from physical objects and their properties. These entities don't exist independently but…
Logical monism asserts that a single, universally correct logic governs all valid reasoning. This viewpoint contrasts with logical pluralism, suggesting…
Logical antirealism posits that logical truths aren't objective facts about reality. Instead, they arise from human conventions, language, or our…