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Philosophy of Logic

A sub‑discipline that examines the nature, foundations, and implications of logic. It investigates questions like: Are logical truths discovered or invented? What is the relationship between logic and language? Are there many logics or one? It also explores metaphysical issues about logical constants, the nature of logical consequence, and the status of logical pluralism. Philosophy of logic is not just doing logic but thinking critically about what logic is and what it can do.
Example: “The philosophy of logic course forced him to confront that the law of non‑contradiction might not be a universal given but a choice with alternatives—and that choosing classical logic has philosophical consequences.”
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Literacy in the Philosophy of Logic

The capacity to engage with philosophical questions about the nature of logic: what is logical truth? Are logical laws discovered or invented? Do different logics compete or coexist? This literacy enables one to navigate debates between logical monism and pluralism, understand the philosophical stakes of choosing a logic, and avoid naïve assumptions about logic being “just common sense.”
Example: “Her literacy in the philosophy of logic allowed her to argue that the ‘law of non‑contradiction’ was not a universal given, but a choice that worked for some domains and failed for others.”

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.
"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."
eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016