Part-Whole Schema
The Part-Whole Schema describes the relationship between a whole and its constituent…
Generic-Specific Lexical Relation
A generic-specific lexical relation links a general term to a more specific…
Truthmakers: Grounding Propositions in Reality
Truthmakers are entities in the world that make propositions true. They ground…
Singular Proposition
A singular proposition asserts something about a specific, unique individual or object,…
Quine’s Dictum: Ontological Commitment in Logic
Quine's dictum, "To be is to be the value of a variable,"…
Plato’s Beard: Quine’s Metaphor for Non-Existent Entities
Plato's beard, a metaphor coined by W.V.O. Quine, explores the philosophical challenge…
Nominalism Explained
Nominalism posits that abstract concepts, general terms, and universals lack independent existence,…