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5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 1. Overview of Logic

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If a sound conclusion comes from two errors that cancel out, the path of the argument must matter [Rumfitt]

5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 4. Pure Logic

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The various logics are abstractions made from terms like 'if...then' in English [Hacking]

5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 5. First-Order Logic

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First-order logic is the strongest complete compact theory with Löwenheim-Skolem [Hacking]

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A limitation of first-order logic is that it cannot handle branching quantifiers [Hacking]

5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 7. Second-Order Logic

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Second-order completeness seems to need intensional entities and possible worlds [Hacking]