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
But there’s a philosophical sisterhood at play as well.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Their position too has a long philosophical tradition dating back as far as Plato.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
"The back nine was not good, but that's the way it goes sometimes," was Aberg's philosophical take on his demise.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
“I’m what is commonly referred to in philosophical circles as ‘a thinker.’
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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