Frederic B Fitch
Biographic Data
| ID | 5911298 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Frederic B Fitch |
| GIVEN NAMES | Frederic B |
| FAMILY NAME | Fitch |
| SIGNATURE | FITCH F B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Yale University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1936 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1982 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Semiotics and Linguistic Structure
A logical analysis of some value concepts
The purpose of this paper is to provide a partial logical analysis of a few concepts that may be classified as value concepts or as concepts that are closely related to value concepts. Among the concepts that will be considered are striving for, doing, believing, knowing, desiring, ability to do, obligation to do , and value for . Familiarity will be assumed with the concepts of logical necessity, logical possibility, and strict implication as fo…
Algebraic simplification of redundant sequential circuits
Representation of Sequential Circuits in Combinatory Logic
We will be dealing with “sequential circuits” in the sense of E. F. Moore and G. H. Mealy. Each such circuit is assumed to have a finite number of input wires (possibly none) and a finite number of output wires (but at least one). Each element of such a circuit will be assumed to be an and-circuit, an or-circuit, a not-circuit, or a delay circuit, for some specified temporal delay. Each element has one output wire which, however, may branch in or…
Combinatory Logic and Whitehead's Theory of Prehensions
In this paper I wish to reformulate in my own way some parts of Whitehead's theory of prehensions. This reformulation will deviate in various respects from Whitehead's own detailed views and terminology, but the main inspiration is from Whitehead (1)
Towards a Formalization of Hull's Behavior Theory
This paper is a tentative step toward formalizing in symbolic logic some of the central assumptions of Clark L. Hull's theory of behavior. There will be noticeable deviations from Hull's own terminology and form of statement, but this will be largely in the interest of greater logical simplicity. The notation of symbolic logic will not be used, but the behavioral axioms will be so stated as to admit of easy translation into such notation. Such ea…
The Problem of the Morning Star and the Evening Star
An argument opposing the unrestricted use of quantification in modal logic has been put forward by Quine. Central to this argument are the two phrases, (1) The Morning Star, (2) The Evening Star. One form of the argument is obtained by considering the following two statements: (3) It is necessary that the Morning Star is identical with the Morning Star. (4) It is not necessary that the Evening Star is identical with the Morning Star
Reply to Professor Baylis' Criticisms
On God and Immortality
Iv.—self-Reference in Philosophy
Journal Article IV.—SELF-REFERENCE IN PHILOSOPHY Get access FREDERIC B. FITCH FREDERIC B. FITCH Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Mind, Volume LV, Issue 219, July 1946, Pages 64–73, https://doi.org/10.1093/mind/LV.219.64 Published: 01 July 1946
Introduction to Semantics
Symbolic Logic and Behavior Theory
Physical Continuity
Mathematical continuity, in the technical sense, is a precisely definable mathematical notion which refers to certain properties of numbers and number sequences. The continuity of the physical world, on the other hand, is rather different from mathematical continuity, since it is a directly experienced attribute of nature and does not require, for being understood, any mathematical theory of properties of numbers
Introduction to Semantics
The Problem of the Morning Star and the Evening Star
An argument opposing the unrestricted use of quantification in modal logic has been put forward by Quine. Central to this argument are the two phrases, (1) The Morning Star, (2) The Evening Star. One form of the argument is obtained by considering the following two statements: (3) It is necessary that the Morning Star is identical with the Morning Star. (4) It is not necessary that the Evening Star is identical with the Morning Star
Physical Continuity
Mathematical continuity, in the technical sense, is a precisely definable mathematical notion which refers to certain properties of numbers and number sequences. The continuity of the physical world, on the other hand, is rather different from mathematical continuity, since it is a directly experienced attribute of nature and does not require, for being understood, any mathematical theory of properties of numbers
Physical Continuity
Mathematical continuity, in the technical sense, is a precisely definable mathematical notion which refers to certain properties of numbers and number sequences. The continuity of the physical world, on the other hand, is rather different from mathematical continuity, since it is a directly experienced attribute of nature and does not require, for being understood, any mathematical theory of properties of numbers
Symbolic Logic and Behavior Theory
Introduction to Semantics
Iv.—self-Reference in Philosophy
Journal Article IV.—SELF-REFERENCE IN PHILOSOPHY Get access FREDERIC B. FITCH FREDERIC B. FITCH Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Mind, Volume LV, Issue 219, July 1946, Pages 64–73, https://doi.org/10.1093/mind/LV.219.64 Published: 01 July 1946
Reply to Professor Baylis' Criticisms
On God and Immortality
The Problem of the Morning Star and the Evening Star
An argument opposing the unrestricted use of quantification in modal logic has been put forward by Quine. Central to this argument are the two phrases, (1) The Morning Star, (2) The Evening Star. One form of the argument is obtained by considering the following two statements: (3) It is necessary that the Morning Star is identical with the Morning Star. (4) It is not necessary that the Evening Star is identical with the Morning Star
Towards a Formalization of Hull's Behavior Theory
This paper is a tentative step toward formalizing in symbolic logic some of the central assumptions of Clark L. Hull's theory of behavior. There will be noticeable deviations from Hull's own terminology and form of statement, but this will be largely in the interest of greater logical simplicity. The notation of symbolic logic will not be used, but the behavioral axioms will be so stated as to admit of easy translation into such notation. Such ea…
Combinatory Logic and Whitehead's Theory of Prehensions
In this paper I wish to reformulate in my own way some parts of Whitehead's theory of prehensions. This reformulation will deviate in various respects from Whitehead's own detailed views and terminology, but the main inspiration is from Whitehead (1)
Representation of Sequential Circuits in Combinatory Logic
We will be dealing with “sequential circuits” in the sense of E. F. Moore and G. H. Mealy. Each such circuit is assumed to have a finite number of input wires (possibly none) and a finite number of output wires (but at least one). Each element of such a circuit will be assumed to be an and-circuit, an or-circuit, a not-circuit, or a delay circuit, for some specified temporal delay. Each element has one output wire which, however, may branch in or…
A logical analysis of some value concepts
The purpose of this paper is to provide a partial logical analysis of a few concepts that may be classified as value concepts or as concepts that are closely related to value concepts. Among the concepts that will be considered are striving for, doing, believing, knowing, desiring, ability to do, obligation to do , and value for . Familiarity will be assumed with the concepts of logical necessity, logical possibility, and strict implication as fo…
Algebraic simplification of redundant sequential circuits
Semiotics and Linguistic Structure
Philosophy (10 works) · Computer Science (8 works) · Epistemology (8 works) · Mathematics (7 works) · Programming language (5 works) · Calculus (dental) (4 works) · Philosophy (4 works) · Classical Philosophy and Thought (3 works) · Linguistics (3 works) · Logic, Reasoning, and Knowledge (3 works)