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| Universal instantiation, logic: on the condition that all objects x have the property F, one can conclude that a particular object, which can be designated, has the property F. See also universal generalization, existential generalization._____________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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Maxwell J. Cresswell on Universal Instantiation - Dictionary of Arguments
I 129 Universal Instantiation/Cresswell: their laws are valid in this form: (x) (F(x) > F(y) where y is a variable. - It still fails if in (x) F (x)> F.(t). t is any term - according to Leibniz s principle. >Leibniz-Principle._____________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. |
Cr I M. J. Cresswell Semantical Essays (Possible worlds and their rivals) Dordrecht Boston 1988 Cr II M. J. Cresswell Structured Meanings Cambridge Mass. 1984 |
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> Counter arguments against Cresswell
> Counter arguments in relation to Universal Instantiation
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-29