7 ideas
11074 | 'It is true that this follows' means simply: this follows [Wittgenstein] |
11073 | Two and one making three has the necessity of logical inference [Wittgenstein] |
10580 | Mathematics is both necessary and a priori because it really consists of logical truths [Yablo] |
10579 | Putting numbers in quantifiable position (rather than many quantifiers) makes expression easier [Yablo] |
10577 | Concrete objects have few essential properties, but properties of abstractions are mostly essential [Yablo] |
10578 | We are thought to know concreta a posteriori, and many abstracta a priori [Yablo] |
16009 | When we seek our own 'freedom' we are just trying to avoid responsibility [Kierkegaard] |