8 ideas
5035 | The two basics of reasoning are contradiction and sufficient reason [Leibniz] |
8083 | Boole applied normal algebra to logic, aiming at an algebra of thought [Boole, by Devlin] |
7727 | Boole's notation can represent syllogisms and propositional arguments, but not both at once [Boole, by Weiner] |
8686 | Boole made logic more mathematical, with algebra, quantifiers and probability [Boole, by Friend] |
22277 | Boole's method was axiomatic, achieving economy, plus multiple interpretations [Boole, by Potter] |
5038 | Assume that mind and body follow their own laws, but God has harmonised them [Leibniz] |
17722 | The concept 'red' is tied to what actually individuates red things [Peacocke] |
5037 | God doesn't decide that Adam will sin, but that sinful Adam's existence is to be preferred [Leibniz] |