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 G. Frege - Philosophy Dictionary of Arguments
 
Quantification: is a function within the predicate logic, in which a property is attributed to an object yet to be determined. A) Existence quantification e.g. (Ex) (Fx) "At least one object x is F". It is assumed that the object denoted by x exists. B) Universal quantification (notation (x) ...) "For all x applies ...". Both forms of quantification can be negated, covering most of the everyday cases. In addition, a subject domain must be chosen, within which the statements that result from the insertion of objects are meaningful. See also existence, non-existence, existence assumption, existence predicate, universal quantification, existence quantification, domains, opacity, intensional objects.
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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.
 
Author Item    More concepts for author
Bigelow, John Quantification   Bigelow
Cresswell, Maxwell J. Quantification   Cresswell
Field, Hartry Quantification   Field
Frege, Gottlob Quantification   Frege
Grover, D. L. Quantification   Grover, D. L.
Kamp, Hans Quantification   Kamp
Prior, Arthur N. Quantification   Prior
Quine, W.V.O. Quantification   Quine

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