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Jonathan Zwi
Hintikka’s rules C1-C9 are interesting in that they come with different acceptance values attached. ... As a disclaimer, none of Hintikka’s rules, I believe, are necessary only that some are possible. ... Also, Although I knew that x=x and a=a in every context I had never question the notion philosophical to really KNOW such a logical truth. ...
C8
This one is every man’s dream and it is his dream alone. ... Since, Hintikka’s principle can be applied only to the ideal believers it cannot be applied to any historical figure in the past (and arguably in the future). ...
Although I don’t believe Hintikka’s system is at all applicable to our world, we must give him certain credit for the system he devised. ... If the expansion of these facts results in a coherent and useful theory (which in Hintikka’s case I claim it does by giving us criteria from which to tweak our logical systems) then the theory Is worthy despite any inadequacies it might have.
Approximate Word count = 1246
Approximate Pages = 5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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