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Axiom: principle or rule for linking elements of a theory that is not proven within the theory. It is assumed that axioms are true and evident. Adding or eliminating axioms turns a system into another system. Accordingly, more or less statements can be constructed or derived in the new system. See also axiom systems, systems, strength of theories, proofs, provability._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Hennig Genz on Axioms - Dictionary of Arguments
II 184 Axioms/mathematics/Einstein/Genz: the axioms themselves are not safe, only their connection with their conclusions. And thus the consequences of the axioms are not safe either. II 188 Axioms/recognition/logic/Kant/GenzVsKant: Kant still thought that the content-related axioms of the Euclidean geometry with the parallel axiom were just as certainly true as the connections of geometry created by the logical conclusions. So there was safe knowledge for him. >Certainty, >Objectivity, >Physics, >Mathematics, >Truth/Hilbert, >Cognition, cf. >Laws of Nature/Cartwright._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Gz I H. Genz Gedankenexperimente Weinheim 1999 Gz II Henning Genz Wie die Naturgesetze Wirklichkeit schaffen. Über Physik und Realität München 2002 |