correspondence theory
101Ideal (ring theory) — In ring theory, a branch of abstract algebra, an ideal is a special subset of a ring. The ideal concept allows the generalization in an appropriate way of some important properties of integers like even number or multiple of 3 . For instance, in… …
102The Theory of Moral Sentiments — was written by Adam Smith in 1759. It provided the ethical, philosophical, psychological and methodological underpinnings to Smith s later works, including The Wealth of Nations (1776), A Treatise on Public Opulence (1764) (first published in… …
103Redundancy theory of truth — According to the redundancy theory of truth, or the disquotational theory of truth, asserting that a statement is true is completely equivalent to asserting the statement itself. For example, asserting the sentence   Snow is white is true is …
104UFO conspiracy theory — A UFO conspiracy theory is any one of many often overlapping conspiracy theories which argue that evidence of the reality of unidentified flying objects is being suppressed. Such theories often incorporate the idea that governments are in fact in …
105Elimination theory — In commutative algebra and algebraic geometry, elimination theory is the classical name for algorithmic approaches to eliminating between polynomials of several variables.The linear case would now routinely be handled by Gaussian elimination,… …
106Characteristic function (probability theory) — The characteristic function of a uniform U(–1,1) random variable. This function is real valued because it corresponds to a random variable that is symmetric around the origin; however in general case characteristic functions may be complex valued …
107Clockwork universe theory — World machine redirects here. For the album by Level 42, see World Machine. Tim Wetherell s Clockwork Universe sculpture at Questacon, Canberra, Australia (2009) The clockwork universe theory compares the universe to a mechanical clock wound up… …
108Newton–Cartan theory — is a geometrical re formulation, as well as a generalization, of Newtonian gravity developed by Élie Cartan. In this re formulation, the structural similarities between Newton s theory and Albert Einstein s general theory of relativity are… …
109Vertex (graph theory) — For other uses, see Vertex (disambiguation). A graph with 6 vertices and 7 edges where the vertex number 6 on the far left is a leaf vertex or a pendant vertex In graph theory, a vertex (plural vertices) or node is the fundamental unit out of… …
110Noetic theory — This article is about an alternative theory of mind power. For mainstream philosophical discussion of the intellect, see nous. For other uses, see Noesis (disambiguation). Further information: Noology In traditional philosophy, noëtics (from the… …
