What's the difference between these two terms? Although the nuances of their etymology differ, the usage of each appears quite similar.
Do you have any examples?
To paraphrase Marc Faber: We're all doomed, but that doesn't mean that we can't make money in the process. Rabbi Lapin: "Let's make bricks!" Stephan Kinsella: "Say you and I both want to make a German chocolate cake."
This is how I've come across them:
Mutatis mutandis is typically used in proofs to state that the result follows by a similar line of reasoning.
Ceteris paribus is typically used in economics to state that 'if all other factors remain constant'.
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"Even when leftists talk about discrimination and sexism, they're damn well talking about the results of the economic system" ~Neodoxy
"Thus, this approach relatively strengthens the tendency toward withdrawal, disillusionment, cynicism, and mutatis mutandis, contributes to a relative reduction in the general atmosphere of politicalization." A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism, Hoppe
"Ceteris paribus, it is the democratic state-and the democratic socialism incorporated in it-which commands the higher income and so proves to be superior in wars with other states." A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism, Hoppe
Mutatis mutandis = the [necessary] changes having been made
Ceteris paribus = all other things being equal
MM is used when emphasising the change being made, I guess.
I learned the term mutatis mutandis when reading Hoppe's book too!
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