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Definitionn. (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
Last update: August 13, 2015
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All these experiments would provide a wide range of empirical evidence that may then be used to postulate a theory. [verb]
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An atheist does not believe in god or postulate the existence of gods or spiritual beings. [verb]
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These he now was strictly bound not to study, but anticipate, taking it as first postulate that every one would cheat him, if permitted. [Please select]
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The inconceivable is a postulate as essential to reason as is the conceivable. [Please select]
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Next, from the certainty of duty we infer as our first moral postulate free will - " I can because I ought "; which, primarily at least, means " I know I can because I know I ought." [Please select]
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The necessary bond which we postulate between cause and effect can neither be demonstrated nor felt. [Please select]
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Blair (1959) has postulated that in the northeastern part of its range _P. [Please select]
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The oneness of the world is an almost undiscussed postulate of most metaphysics. [Please select]
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His prime postulate, that species have been modified during a long course of descent. [Please select]
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This postulate is at the foundation of civilized society. [Please select]
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In other words another, though closely related, postulate of civilized society is involved. [Please select]
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