Chapter 3 Flashcards
What are the two properties of terms
signification and supposition
Give a definition of term
a word or group of words that verbally expresses a concept
What are three ways terms can be divided according to signification?
univocal terms; equivocal terms; analogous terms
What are univocal terms?
terms that have exactly the same meaning no matter when or how they are used
What are equivocal terms?
terms that, although spelled and pronounced exacly alike, have entirely different and unrelated meanings
What are analogous terms?
terms that are applied to different things, but have related meanings
What is material supposition?
the use of a term according to its verbal existence
What is logical supposition?
the use of a term according to its mental or logical existence
What is real supposition?
the use of a term according to its real or actual existence
What are the three aspects of logic?
apprehension, judgment, and deductive inference