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Substitution Instance in Logic

A substitution instance is the result of replacing variables in a well-formed formula with other formulas. Each variable must be…

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Subcontraries in Traditional Logic

Subcontraries are two particular statements in traditional logic that cannot both be false. They can both be true, but not…

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Situation in Logic and Philosophy

A situation is a set of circumstances or state of affairs to which truth-values of statements are relative. It's a…

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Singular Terms in Logic

A singular term in logic denotes a specific object or entity, unlike general terms referring to classes or properties. It's…

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Singular Proposition

A singular proposition asserts something about a specific, unique individual or object, distinguishing it from general statements about categories or…

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Ordered Logic

Ordered logic is a type of formal logic that prohibits weakening and permutation rules. This ensures that inferences made within…

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n-ary Function

An n-ary function accepts 'n' arguments, where 'n' is a natural number. This generalizes binary functions to handle any number…

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Logical Truth

A statement that is true in all possible worlds or under all possible interpretations, independent of its specific content. Its…

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Explanandum: The Core of Explanation

The explanandum is the statement or phenomenon requiring explanation. It's the 'what' that needs understanding, forming the central focus of…

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Exclusion Negation in Three-Valued Logic

Exclusion negation in three-valued logic strictly denies the truth of a proposition. Unlike constructive negation, it doesn't assert an opposite…

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