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blog.computationalcomplexity.org | ||
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gowers.wordpress.com
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| | | | | It's been a while since I have written a post in the "somewhat philosophical" category, which is where I put questions like "How can one statement be stronger than an another, equivalent, statement?" This post is about a question that I've intended for a long time to sort out in my mind but have found... | |
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math.andrej.com
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www.umsu.de
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| | | | | [AI summary] The discussion centers on the interpretation of higher-order logic and the role of metaphysical domains. Andrew Bacon argues that higher-order logic doesn't require a metaphysical commitment to domains of objects, properties, or propositions. Instead, he emphasizes the use of stipulative definitions and logical connections between sentences to interpret expressions. He contrasts this with the idea that models must be interpreted in a way that reflects a metaphysical structure of reality. The conversation also touches on the nature of provability operators and their relationship to logical frameworks, highlighting the distinction between formal languages and their interpretations in different contexts. | |
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www.lesswrong.com
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| | | Previously: Why Neglect Big Topics. Why was there no serious philosophical discussion of normative uncertainty until 1989, given that all the neces... | ||
