Re: [jboske] Masses (was: loi: quantitative claims)

[John Cowan <cowan@ccil.org>]

And Rosta scripsit:

> So all I want to argue at this stage is that in determining the
> truth of {lei broda cu brode} we need to know what broda and
> brode mean, and to consult our encylopedic knowledge. There is 
> not what I would call a 'logic' of masses or groups.

I agree; indeed, long ago Bob showed that "illogical" statements like
"All Ethiopians run fast" can be translated into statements about masses.

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