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1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 6. Logical Analysis

13515	To study abstract problems, some knowledge of set theory is essential [Hart,WD]
	Full Idea: By now, no education in abstract pursuits is adequate without some familiarity with sets.
	From: William D. Hart (The Evolution of Logic [2010], 10)
	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?