Tag: logic

Metalanguage: Understanding the Language of Language

A metalanguage is a system used to describe or analyze another language,…

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Understanding the Concept of ‘Mention’ in Philosophy

In philosophy, 'mention' refers to discussing a word or phrase as a…

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Mathematical Induction Schema

Mathematical induction schema is a synonym for mathematical induction, a fundamental proof…

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Mathematical Induction

Mathematical induction is a powerful proof technique for natural numbers. It involves…

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Material Implication

Material implication, also known as material conditional, signifies a logical connection where…

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Material Equivalence in Logic

Material equivalence describes a relationship between two propositions that always share the…

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Material Consequence in Logic and Semantics

Material consequence links statements where the truth of one guarantees the truth…

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Material Conditional

The material conditional, symbolized as 'if...then...', is a fundamental logical operator. It…

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Markov’s Principle

Markov's Principle, a cornerstone of constructive mathematics, asserts that if a property…

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Major Term in Syllogisms

The major term is the predicate of the conclusion in a syllogism.…

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