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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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Square of Opposition

The Square of Opposition illustrates logical relations between A, E, I, and O categorical propositions. It details contradictions, contraries, subcontraries,…

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Situation Semantics

Situation semantics analyzes meaning based on situations, not just truth conditions in possible worlds. It focuses on how information is…

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Redundancy Theory of Truth

The redundancy theory of truth posits that asserting a proposition is true is superfluous, adding no new information beyond the…

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Particular Proposition

A particular proposition in traditional logic makes a claim about some, but not all, members of a class. It contrasts…

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O-Proposition in Traditional Logic

An O-proposition, in traditional logic, is a particular negative categorical proposition. It asserts that some members of the subject class…

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Obverse in Traditional Logic

The obverse is a logical operation that negates a proposition's predicate and flips its quality (affirmative/negative) while preserving truth value.…

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Non-Alethic Modal Logic

A branch of modal logic exploring modes of truth beyond necessity and possibility. It encompasses deontic logic (duty/permission) and epistemic…

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Modal Fictionalism Explained

Modal fictionalism suggests modal statements are useful fictions, avoiding commitment to the existence of abstract possible worlds. It offers a…

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Logic of Paradox

Explore a logical system embracing contradictions, challenging the law of non-contradiction. Understand how paradoxical statements can lead to new insights…

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