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Robinson Arithmetic

Robinson arithmetic is a simplified version of Peano arithmetic, omitting the induction axiom schema. It provides a weaker yet still…

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Relevance Logic

Relevance logic is a non-classical logic designed to ensure premises are relevant to the conclusion, overcoming paradoxes found in material…

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Recursively Axiomatizable Theory

A theory with a recursive set of axioms that can derive all its theorems through logical deduction. This property is…

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Pure Predicate Logic

Pure predicate logic, also known as pure first-order logic, is a formal system for reasoning about propositions and their relationships.…

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Punctuation in Logic

In logic, punctuation like parentheses and brackets are crucial for defining the scope and order of operations. They ensure clarity…

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Propositional Logic

Propositional logic is a fundamental branch of logic focusing on propositions as basic units. It uses connectives like AND, OR,…

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Post Consistency in Formal Theories

A theory is Post consistent if it contains at least one unprovable statement. If all statements are provable, the theory…

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Permutation: Exchanging Formulas in Logic

Permutation is a structural rule in logic that enables the exchange of two formulas on the same side of an…

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Peano Arithmetic

A formal system of arithmetic using axioms by Giuseppe Peano, it provides a foundational basis for the theory of natural…

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Partial Logic: Understanding Indeterminate Truth Values

Partial logic explores systems where statements can be neither true nor false. It accommodates undefined terms and indeterminate truth values,…

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