Modal and Intensional Logic·Formalization·Lesson 3 of 5

Formalizing Modal Arguments

Trains students to translate natural-language modal arguments into box and diamond notation and to recognize de dicto and de re scope distinctions in quantified modal claims.

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In this lesson · 7 sections · 5 worked examples · 4 practice activities

Translate the modal vocabulary faithfully
Scope: de dicto and de re
Rigid and non-rigid terms
Quantified modal logic: basic issues
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