Explanans: The Core of an Explanation
The explanans refers to the statement(s) providing the reason or cause for…
Explanandum: The Core of Explanation
The explanandum is the statement or phenomenon requiring explanation. It's the 'what'…
Existential Variable in Predicate Logic
An existential variable is a placeholder in predicate logic, bound by an…
Existential Instantiation: Inferring Existence from Generic Statements
Existential instantiation is a logical rule enabling the inference of a specific…
Existential Import in Logic
Existential import refers to the assumption that a statement implies the existence…
Existential Generalization
Existential generalization is a rule of inference that permits concluding that something…