The metalogical hexagon of opposition

Authors

  • Jean-Yves Beziau

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.36517/arf.v5i10.19028

    Keywords:

    Hexagon of opposition. Triangle of contrarities. Logical truth. Wittgenstein. Philosophy of Logic.

    Abstract

    The difference between truth and logical truth is a fundamental distinction of modern logic promoted by Wittgenstein. We show here how this distinction leads to a metalogical triangle of contrariety which can be naturally extended into a metalogical hexagon of oppositions, representing in a direct and simple way the articulation of the six positions of a proposition vis-à-vis a theory. A particular case of this hexagon is a metalogical hexagon of propositions which can be interpreted in a modal way. We end by a semiotic hexagon emphasizing the value of true symbols, in particular the logic hexagon itself.

    Author Biography

    • Jean-Yves Beziau
      Department of Philosophy – PPGF-UFRJ.

    Published

    2013-07-01

    Issue

    Section

    Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics

    How to Cite

    Beziau, J.-Y. (2013). The metalogical hexagon of opposition. Argumentos - Revista De Filosofia, 5(10). https://doi.org/10.36517/arf.v5i10.19028