MoL-2024-30: de Villegas Dopacio, Ramón (2024) The Ramsey sentence as a philosophical tool: a viability study. [Report]
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Abstract
This thesis concerns itself with the device of Ramseyfication and the philosophical uses given to it. Via this device, we are able to quantify over the theoretical terms of our theories, subtracting content that otherwise could be problematic. The Ramsey sentence (RS) is commonly used in philosophy of science to tackle the problem of pessimistic meta-induction, as well as achieving indirect reference to theoretical terms. The aim of this thesis is to detail the uses of Ramseyfication and address the mathematical and philosophical concerns raised against them. The main goal will be to ascertain the viability of RS a philosophical tool, yet many other results will be reached along the way.
| Item Type: | Report |
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| Report Nr: | MoL-2024-30 |
| Series Name: | Master of Logic Thesis (MoL) Series |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Subjects: | Logic Mathematics |
| Depositing User: | Dr Marco Vervoort |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Nov 2026 14:28 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Nov 2026 14:28 |
| URI: | https://eprints.illc.uva.nl/id/eprint/2461 |
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