logic

Converse of a Conditional Statement

A converse is formed by swapping the hypothesis and conclusion of a conditional statement. It doesn't automatically share the same…

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Tarski’s Convention T: A Correspondence Theory of Truth

Alfred Tarski's Convention T proposes a criterion for truth: a sentence is true if and only if it accurately reflects…

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Contrary Statements: Understanding Logical Contradiction

Explore the concept of contrary statements in logic, where two propositions cannot both be true but may both be false.…

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Contrapositive in Logic

The contrapositive of a conditional statement logically equivalent. It involves swapping and negating both the antecedent and consequent, preserving truth…

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Understanding Contradictory Statements

Contradictory statements cannot both be true or both be false. They represent opposing propositions where one negates the other, forming…

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Contradiction: The Foundation of Logical Fallacy

A contradiction asserts a statement and its negation simultaneously. In classical logic, this is universally considered false, forming the basis…

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Contraction in Logic and Mathematics

Contraction is a logical process of removing redundant elements from expressions or equations. It simplifies complex statements by eliminating duplicates,…

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Contingency: The Nature of Conditional Truth

Contingency describes propositions that are neither always true nor always false, their truth value depending on specific conditions or the…

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Constructive Proof

A constructive proof shows a mathematical object exists by providing a method to build it. This contrasts with indirect proofs,…

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Constructive Dilemma

A logical argument form where two conditional statements and the disjunction of their antecedents lead to the disjunction of their…

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