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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
Asceticism A

Asceticism

The belief in and practice of self-denial and material simplicity as a means to achieve philosophical or spiritual goals. https://youtube.com/shorts/1P5qP67ejPA?feature=share
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December 4, 2023
Arity A

Arity

In formal logic, the number of arguments (see Argument) a predicate takes. https://youtube.com/shorts/yFjoEFUMImY?feature=share
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December 4, 2023
Aristocracy A

Aristocracy

A society ruled by the best citizens. Plato is among those thinkers who favored an aristocracy over a democracy. https://youtube.com/shorts/rqdJfqp7ZjQ?feature=share
Philosophy Student
December 4, 2023