A predicate is tolerant if minor changes in an object's properties don't alter its applicability. The 'bald' predicate exemplifies tolerance;…
Suffix notation, also known as reverse Polish notation (RPN), places operators after their operands. This efficient method is used in…
A strong inductive argument makes its conclusion highly probable if the premises are true. It offers significant support but doesn't…
A straw man fallacy misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. This informal fallacy distorts the original…
A sound deductive argument is both valid and has true premises. This means its conclusion must be true, guaranteeing certainty.…
The slippery slope fallacy argues that a minor action will inevitably lead to a series of increasingly severe consequences. This…
Reductio ad absurdum is a logical argument proving a statement false by showing it leads to a contradiction or an…
A theory with a recursive set of axioms that can derive all its theorems through logical deduction. This property is…
Recursion is a powerful problem-solving technique where a function calls itself to solve smaller, similar subproblems. It's fundamental in computer…
Prefix notation, also known as Polish notation, places operators before their operands. This structure eliminates the need for parentheses, ensuring…