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Logic 1 Chapter 3
Memoria Press 2nd Edition for GRACE
Question | Answer |
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What is the definition of term? | A term is a word or group of words which verbally expresses a concept. |
What are two properties of the term? | Signification and supposition are the two properties of the term. |
What are the 3 ways that terms can be divided according to their significance? | Univocal, equivocal, and analogous |
What are univocal terms? | Univocal terms are terms that have exactly the same meaning no matter when or how they are used. Examples-Photosynthesis, anthropology, the second law of thermodynamics, tables, phillips had screwdriver, and drill bit |
Many univocal terms are what kind of terms? | Scientific or Manufacturing terms |
What does the term univocal mean? | One voice |
What are equivocal terms? | Terms that, although spelled and pronounced alike, have entirely different and unrelated meanings. |
What are some examples of equivocal terms? | pitcher, plane, and jar |
What does Equivocal mean in Latin? | Equal Voice 'aequus' meaning equal and 'vox' which means voice. |
What are equivocal terms frequently used in? | Puns, the humorous use of words that sound alike |
What are analogous terms? | Terms that are applied to different things, but have related meanings. |
What are some examples of analogous terms? | window, wheel, and wooden |
Where are analogous terms commonly used? | poetry and literature |
Why is it important to know about univocal, equivocal, and analogous terms in Logic? | Logic requires an accurate and consistent use of terms. Terms must be defined accurately in order to use proper logic. |
What are the 3 ways we can divide up terms according to their supposition? | According to their verbal, mental, or real existence |
When a term refers to something, as it exists verbally. Example-'Man' is a three-letter word | It is material supposition |
When a term refers to something, as it exists verbally. Example-'Man' has five notes | It is logical supposition |
When a term refers to something, as it exists in the real world. Example- 'Man' was created by God. | It is real supposition |
What are the the aspects of logic? | Simple apprehension/Term Judgment/Proposition Deductive Inference/Syllogism |
Univocal | Terms that have exactly the same meaning no matter when or how they are used |
Equivocal | Terms that although spelled and pronounced the same have different and unrelated meaning |
Analogous | Terms that are applied to different things abut have related meanings |
Material supposition | The instance of a term that refers to verbal existence |
Real supposition | The instance of a term that refers to real existence |
Logical supposition | The instance of a term that refers to logical existence |
Signification and supposition | Are the two properties of the term. |