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We contend that a very seductive argument for theological fatalism fails. In the course of our di... more We contend that a very seductive argument for theological fatalism fails. In the course of our discussion we point out that theological fatalism is incompatible with the existence of a being who is omnipotent, omniscient and infallible. We suggest that ‘possible’ formalized as ‘‘ is to be understood as ‘can or could have been’ and not simply as ‘can’. The argument we discuss conflates the two. We end by rounding out, hopefully, some left over corners of serious concern to the theist.

Organon F

It is argued that if everything is necessarily what it is, then given the equivalence 'p≡[a= (℩x)... more It is argued that if everything is necessarily what it is, then given the equivalence 'p≡[a= (℩x)(x=a&p)]', it follows that whatever happens or is the case, had to happen or had to be the case.

Stanley Malinovich, 1933-2004

A note on pleasure

J Value Inquiry, 1991

Zeitschrift für Mathematische Logik und Grundlagen der Mathematik, 1972

Proof. By corollary 1, K with one dyadic predicate letter is undecidable. By

Epileptic seizures, some dyskinesia and the 'alpha tape

Seizure, 2002

Laws and Instantial Statements

The influence of layer charge and charge distribution of dioctahedral smectites on the rheologica... more The influence of layer charge and charge distribution of dioctahedral smectites on the rheological and swelling properties of bentonites is examined. Layer charge and charge distribution were determined by XRD using the LayerCharge program . Determination of layer charge characteristics of smectites. Clays Clay Miner. 51, 644-655.]. The rheological properties were determined, after sodium exchange using the optimum amount of Na 2 CO 3 , from free swelling tests. Rheological properties were determined using 6.42% suspensions according to industrial practice. In smectites with layer charges of − 0.425 to − 0.470 per half formula unit (phfu), layer charge is inversely correlated with free swelling, viscosity, gel strength, yield strength and thixotropic behaviour. In these smectites, the rheological properties are directly associated with the proportion of low charge layers. By contrast, in low charge and high charge smectites there is no systematic relation between layer charge or the proportion of low charge layers and rheological properties. However, low charge smectites yield more viscous suspensions and swell more than high charge smectites. The rheological properties of bentonites also are affected by the proportion of tetrahedral charge (i.e. beidellitic charge), by the existence of fine-grained minerals having clay size, such as opal-CT and to a lesser degree by the ionic strength and the pH of the suspension. A new method for classification of smectites according to the layer charge based on the XRD characteristics of smecites is proposed, that also is consistent with variations in rheological properties. In this classification scheme the term smectites with intermediate layer charge is proposed.

An Anomaly in the D–N Model of Explanation

The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, 1989

Laws and Instantial Statements

The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, 1970

On the cannot of infallibility

Sophia, 2005

... ON THE CANNOT OF INFALLIBILITY ALEX BLUM Department of Philosophy, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-... more ... ON THE CANNOT OF INFALLIBILITY ALEX BLUM Department of Philosophy, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 52900, lsrael blumal@mail.biu.ac.il ... The argument is seductive but the crucial distinction it invokes is spuri-OTIS. The argument may be formulated as follows: ...

Sortals and paradox

Philosophical Studies, 1971

... VOLUME XXII Contents April 1971 NU~mgg 3 St)dais and Paradox by Alex Blum, BAR-ILAN UNIVERSIT... more ... VOLUME XXII Contents April 1971 NU~mgg 3 St)dais and Paradox by Alex Blum, BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY On Semantic Interpretation of Truth-Functions by Aaron Snyder, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN A Note on Deontie Distributivity by Philip Mullock, ~.RCEa UNIVERSITY ...

Discussion: Tractatus 2.063

Philosophical Investigations, 1989

Philosophical Investigations, 2011

Comment on Yehuda Gellman's “The intelligibility of God's simplicity in rational theology”

Philosophia, 1974

An introduction to logic

Philosophia, 1988

Sentence, necessity, and meaning

Philosophia, 1999

Errata: Analyticity and Truth in all Possible Worlds

Noûs, 1983

We contend that a very seductive argument for theological fatalism fails. In the course of our di... more We contend that a very seductive argument for theological fatalism fails. In the course of our discussion we point out that theological fatalism is incompatible with the existence of a being who is omnipotent, omniscient and infallible. We suggest that ‘possible’ formalized as ‘‘ is to be understood as ‘can or could have been’ and not simply as ‘can’. The argument we discuss conflates the two. We end by rounding out, hopefully, some left over corners of serious concern to the theist.

Organon F

It is argued that if everything is necessarily what it is, then given the equivalence 'p≡[a= (℩x)... more It is argued that if everything is necessarily what it is, then given the equivalence 'p≡[a= (℩x)(x=a&p)]', it follows that whatever happens or is the case, had to happen or had to be the case.

Stanley Malinovich, 1933-2004

A note on pleasure

J Value Inquiry, 1991

Zeitschrift für Mathematische Logik und Grundlagen der Mathematik, 1972

Proof. By corollary 1, K with one dyadic predicate letter is undecidable. By

Epileptic seizures, some dyskinesia and the 'alpha tape

Seizure, 2002

Laws and Instantial Statements

The influence of layer charge and charge distribution of dioctahedral smectites on the rheologica... more The influence of layer charge and charge distribution of dioctahedral smectites on the rheological and swelling properties of bentonites is examined. Layer charge and charge distribution were determined by XRD using the LayerCharge program . Determination of layer charge characteristics of smectites. Clays Clay Miner. 51, 644-655.]. The rheological properties were determined, after sodium exchange using the optimum amount of Na 2 CO 3 , from free swelling tests. Rheological properties were determined using 6.42% suspensions according to industrial practice. In smectites with layer charges of − 0.425 to − 0.470 per half formula unit (phfu), layer charge is inversely correlated with free swelling, viscosity, gel strength, yield strength and thixotropic behaviour. In these smectites, the rheological properties are directly associated with the proportion of low charge layers. By contrast, in low charge and high charge smectites there is no systematic relation between layer charge or the proportion of low charge layers and rheological properties. However, low charge smectites yield more viscous suspensions and swell more than high charge smectites. The rheological properties of bentonites also are affected by the proportion of tetrahedral charge (i.e. beidellitic charge), by the existence of fine-grained minerals having clay size, such as opal-CT and to a lesser degree by the ionic strength and the pH of the suspension. A new method for classification of smectites according to the layer charge based on the XRD characteristics of smecites is proposed, that also is consistent with variations in rheological properties. In this classification scheme the term smectites with intermediate layer charge is proposed.

An Anomaly in the D–N Model of Explanation

The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, 1989

Laws and Instantial Statements

The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, 1970

On the cannot of infallibility

Sophia, 2005

... ON THE CANNOT OF INFALLIBILITY ALEX BLUM Department of Philosophy, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-... more ... ON THE CANNOT OF INFALLIBILITY ALEX BLUM Department of Philosophy, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 52900, lsrael blumal@mail.biu.ac.il ... The argument is seductive but the crucial distinction it invokes is spuri-OTIS. The argument may be formulated as follows: ...

Sortals and paradox

Philosophical Studies, 1971

... VOLUME XXII Contents April 1971 NU~mgg 3 St)dais and Paradox by Alex Blum, BAR-ILAN UNIVERSIT... more ... VOLUME XXII Contents April 1971 NU~mgg 3 St)dais and Paradox by Alex Blum, BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY On Semantic Interpretation of Truth-Functions by Aaron Snyder, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN A Note on Deontie Distributivity by Philip Mullock, ~.RCEa UNIVERSITY ...

Discussion: Tractatus 2.063

Philosophical Investigations, 1989

Philosophical Investigations, 2011

Comment on Yehuda Gellman's “The intelligibility of God's simplicity in rational theology”

Philosophia, 1974

An introduction to logic

Philosophia, 1988

Sentence, necessity, and meaning

Philosophia, 1999

Errata: Analyticity and Truth in all Possible Worlds

Noûs, 1983