philosophical

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Boole translated logic into algebra—with an algebra of logic, or Boolean algebra—transforming logic from a philosophical, rule-based system into a mathematical, symbolic one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

As both companies hurtle toward an IPO, the philosophical and personal differences between their leadership have metastasized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Eliza is more philosophical about her life, saying: "I've got a normal life, just like a normal person, just with a tiny, tiny little twist."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The flip side is the philosophical questions at the heart of this debate.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

“See, sir, that ain’t your normal type of blot. It’s some kind of novel, philosophical blot.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson