Henkin Semantics
Henkin semantics offers a flexible alternative to standard first-order semantics, allowing quantifiers…
First-Order Variables in Logic
First-order variables are placeholders for individuals within a specific domain in first-order…
First-Order Logic
First-order logic (FOL) is a formal system using quantifiers like 'for all'…
Existential Quantifier
The existential quantifier (∃) in predicate logic asserts that at least one…
Existential Instantiation: Inferring Existence from Generic Statements
Existential instantiation is a logical rule enabling the inference of a specific…
Domain of Discourse: Defining the Scope of Logic
The domain of discourse is the set of all objects under consideration…
Determiners: Defining Nouns and Noun Phrases
Determiners are crucial words like 'the', 'a', 'some', and 'every' that specify…
Converse Barcan Formula in Modal Logic
The Converse Barcan Formula posits that if a property is necessarily possible…