Single Idea 10776

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / G. Quantification / 2. Domain of Quantification]

Full Idea

The symbols ∀ and ∃ may, to start with, be regarded as extrapolations of the truth functional connectives ∧ ('and') and ∨ ('or') to infinite domains.

Gist of Idea

The main quantifiers extend 'and' and 'or' to infinite domains

Source

Leslie H. Tharp (Which Logic is the Right Logic? [1975], §5)

Book Reference

'Philosophy of Logic: an anthology', ed/tr. Jacquette,Dale [Blackwell 2002], p.41

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