Induction and a probability formula
I thought about how induction relates to the probability of something, and I came up with this formula. Induction is here taken as repeated confirming observations of some theory or…
Some different deterministic theses
Determinism is a fairly broad thesis, and some formulations of it does not "work" with Swartz's regularity theory. Below I have outlined some different deterministic theses. Minimal Causal Determinism (MCD):…
Worldviews and mistaken beliefs, a paradox
Here's a little paradox that I've come across while thinking. It's about worldviews and knowing that at least one thing I currently believe to be true is actually false. The…
Meaning, propositions, category errors
I quote Swartz: "What sort of thing is my pen's being on my desk? We are inclined to say such things as "My pen's being on my desk is true,"…
Modal logic formalization, multiple kinds of possibilities
Formatting requires a PDF file. modal-logic-formalization
The recent controversy about Hume's Maxim against justified belief in miracles
Contrary to what I normally do I'm not going to argue anything in this article. My goal is to spread useful information, mostly in form of links about Hume's maxim.…
The term non-sequitur
As Wikipedia notes,i the term is used in everyday speech to deny a conditional (if-then statement), and it is also used in logic to mean an invalid argument. This together…
Discussions on the internet
Intro I have a couple of thoughts related to discussing things on the internet that I want to share. These thoughts are about active networking, being effective and having the…
"The War on Sharing: Why the FSF Cares About RIAA Lawsuits"
Hvis man interesserer sig for copyrightproblemet så bør man læse denne artikel. Man bør generelt læse den, da det er en meget god artikel om emnet. http://torrentfreak.com/the-war-on-sharing-why-the-fsf-cares-about-riaa-lawsuits-090513/
Belief, disbelief; agreement, disagreement
There is often some confusion surrounding the terms: belief, disbelief, agreement and disagreement when used in a philosophical context. We need to keep in mind that normal dictionary definitions are…
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