mathematical logic

Quantifier

A quantifier specifies the quantity of something, often used in logic and linguistics to indicate 'all', 'some', 'none', or 'many'.…

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Proposition

A proposition is a declarative statement that is either true or false. It forms the basic building block of logical…

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Yablo’s Paradox

Yablo's paradox, an infinite sequence of sentences each claiming all subsequent sentences are false. It avoids self-reference, posing unique challenges…

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Well-Formed Formula (WFF)

A well-formed formula (WFF) is a syntactically correct expression in a formal language. It adheres to the established rules, ensuring…

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Vacuous Quantifier

A vacuous quantifier is a logical operator that does not bind any variables within its scope. An example is the…

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Upward Löwenheim–Skolem Theorem

The upward Löwenheim–Skolem theorem states that if a first-order theory has an infinite model, it has models of arbitrarily large…

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Universal Variable in Predicate Logic

A universal variable, bound by a universal quantifier (∀), represents any and all individuals within the domain of discourse in…

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Universal Proposition

A universal proposition in logic makes a claim about every single member of a specific group or category. It's a…

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Type Theory

A mathematical logic and computer science framework using types to classify expressions and objects, preventing paradoxes by organizing into hierarchies…

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Topos Theory

Topos theory studies categories resembling the category of sets, forming a foundation for mathematics. It enables generalized concepts of computation…

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