Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

logicist

noun

/ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.sɪst/

Definition

A philosopher or mathematician who emphasizes the role of logic in reasoning and analysis.

Examples

As a logicist, she argued that all mathematical truths could ultimately be reduced to logical axioms.
The logicist approach to mathematics has been influential in the development of formal systems.

Meaning

A logicist believes that mathematics can be derived from purely logical principles and that logical reasoning is fundamental to understanding the nature of mathematical truths.