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Single Idea 13515

[filed under theme 1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 6. Logical Analysis ]

Full Idea

By now, no education in abstract pursuits is adequate without some familiarity with sets.

Gist of Idea

To study abstract problems, some knowledge of set theory is essential

Source

William D. Hart (The Evolution of Logic [2010], 10)

Book Ref

Hart,W.D.: 'The Evolution of Logic' [CUP 2010], p.268


A Reaction

A heart-sinking observation for those who aspire to study metaphysics and modality. The question is, what will count as 'some' familiarity? Are only professional logicians now allowed to be proper philosophers?