Tag: semantics

Possible Worlds

A hypothetical total way things might have been or could be. Used…

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Plural Quantification Explained

Plural quantification extends logic beyond single entities to statements about sets and…

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Persuasive Definition: Shaping Perceptions Through Language

A persuasive definition embeds an evaluative component to influence attitudes or stir…

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Ostensive Definition Explained

An ostensive definition clarifies meaning by showing examples and counterexamples of a…

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Object Language Explained

An object language is the system or language under examination. It's distinct…

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Modal Fictionalism Explained

Modal fictionalism suggests modal statements are useful fictions, avoiding commitment to the…

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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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Logical Form: Unpacking the Abstract Structure of Statements

Explore logical form, the abstract structure of statements and arguments. It reveals…

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Linear Logics

Linear logic treats logical operations as resource-consuming, unlike classical logic's reusable assumptions.…

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