logic

Non-Alethic Modal Logic

A branch of modal logic exploring modes of truth beyond necessity and possibility. It encompasses deontic logic (duty/permission) and epistemic…

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Understanding Negative Propositions

A negative proposition asserts the absence or non-existence of something, or denies a property of an object. It's a fundamental…

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Negation Normal Form (NNF)

Negation Normal Form (NNF) is a standard way to represent logical formulas. In NNF, negations only apply to atomic propositions,…

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Negation Completeness in Logic

Negation completeness signifies a logical system's ability to prove either any given statement or its negation. This ensures that no…

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Negation in Logic

Negation is a fundamental logical operation that reverses the truth value of a statement. It transforms true propositions into false…

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Necessary Condition Explained

A necessary condition is a requirement for a statement to be true. It must be met, but it doesn't guarantee…

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n-ary Relation

An n-ary relation connects 'n' elements, generalizing binary relations. It's fundamental in mathematics and computer science for describing complex relationships…

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Monotonicity: Preserving Order in Logic and Functions

Monotonicity is a property that preserves order. In logic, it means adding premises doesn't invalidate existing conclusions. In functions, it…

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Monadic Predicate

A monadic predicate asserts a property about a single entity within a given domain. It's a fundamental concept in logic…

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Monadic First-Order Logic

Monadic first-order logic simplifies first-order logic by using only predicates with a single argument. This focuses on the properties of…

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