Understanding Theories: Frameworks for Explanation
A theory is a structured set of propositions offering a comprehensive explanation…
Subtheory: Understanding Theories Within Theories
A subtheory is a specialized theory nested within a broader one. It…
Situation Semantics
Situation semantics analyzes meaning based on situations, not just truth conditions in…
Post Consistency in Formal Theories
A theory is Post consistent if it contains at least one unprovable…
Modal Fictionalism Explained
Modal fictionalism suggests modal statements are useful fictions, avoiding commitment to the…
Metatheory
Metatheory involves the theoretical analysis of mathematical and logical systems. It examines…
Metatheorem: Understanding Theorems About Theories
A metatheorem is a theorem that describes properties of a formal system,…
Metamathematics
Metamathematics examines mathematical systems and theories from an elevated viewpoint, employing principles…
Finitely Axiomatizable Theories
A theory is finitely axiomatizable if it can be completely defined by…