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December 2023

Autonomy A

Autonomy

From the Greek words for “self” and “law,” self-legislation, or the ability to freely determine one’s life. https://youtube.com/shorts/YnnWDlFeXtY?feature=share
Philosophy Student
December 4, 2023
Atomic sentence A

Atomic sentence

In formal logic, the most basic sentence corresponding to the simplest sentence in ordinary language. An atomic sentence consists of a predicate and the relevant arity. https://youtube.com/shorts/B5RhkwKKk8M?feature=share
Philosophy Student
December 4, 2023
Atman A

Atman

The Hindu term for one’s essence, soul, or true self. https://youtube.com/shorts/K5GCCzY6irg?feature=share
Philosophy Student
December 4, 2023
Assumption A

Assumption

1) In an argument, that which is taken for granted so that the argument may proceed. 2) An unproven assertion taken as true. https://youtube.com/shorts/uC7CtAMicSE?feature=share
Philosophy Student
December 4, 2023
Assertion A

Assertion

A stated position or declaration. Without reasons to support it, an assertion is merely an opinion. Any claim that is either true or false. (See also Statement.) https://youtube.com/shorts/ywCIRa7fQ1I?feature=share
Philosophy Student
December 4, 2023