8 ideas
18812 | Split out the logical vocabulary, make an assignment to the rest. It's logical if premises and conclusion match [Tarski, by Rumfitt] |
13344 | X follows from sentences K iff every model of K also models X [Tarski] |
13343 | A 'model' is a sequence of objects which satisfies a complete set of sentential functions [Tarski] |
7458 | The reliability of witnesses depends on whether they benefit from their observations [Laplace, by Hacking] |
3158 | Theories of intentionality presuppose rationality, so can't explain it [Dennett] |
3441 | If a supreme intellect knew all atoms and movements, it could know all of the past and the future [Laplace] |
3159 | Beliefs and desires aren't real; they are prediction techniques [Dennett] |
13345 | Sentences are 'analytical' if every sequence of objects models them [Tarski] |