7 ideas
8758 | We could talk of open sentences, instead of sets [Chihara, by Shapiro] |
10265 | Chihara's system is a variant of type theory, from which he can translate sentences [Chihara, by Shapiro] |
8759 | We can replace type theory with open sentences and a constructibility quantifier [Chihara, by Shapiro] |
10264 | Introduce a constructibility quantifiers (Cx)Φ - 'it is possible to construct an x such that Φ' [Chihara, by Shapiro] |
12251 | Substantial forms are not understood, and explain nothing [Descartes] |
18284 | Particulars can be verified or falsified, but general statements can only be falsified (conclusively) [Popper] |
16772 | An angelic mind would not experience pain, even when connected to a human body [Descartes, by Pasnau] |