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Definition:
This Latin phrase a fortiori literally means "to the stronger,"
but in practice can simply mean "even more so." In philosophy, it is used
to indicate that one has accepted a simple application of a principle, so therefore a more obvious
(stronger) application of that principle must necessarily be accepted. For example:
You have already agreed with me that it is wrong to kill animals in order to produce food. Therefore, a fortiori, it is also wrong to kill animals for something much less important, like belts or coats.
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The two fields Logic and the Philosophy of Language are often treated separately, but they are nevertheless close enough that they are presented together here. Logic is the study of methods of reasoning and argumentation, both proper and improper. The Philosophy of Language, on the other hand, involves the study of how our language interacts with our thinking.What is Philosophy?
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