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Chapter 3: Signification and supposition Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of term?

A

A term is a group of words which verbally express a concept.

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What are the two properties of terms?

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Signification and supposition.

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What are three ways that terms can be divided according to their signification?

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Terms can be divided according to their signification in three ways. There are univocal terms, equivocal terms, and analogous terms.

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What are univocal terms?

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Univocal terms are terms that have exactly the same meaning no matter when or how they are used.

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What are some examples of univocal terms mentioned in the section you read for today?

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Photosynthesis, anthropology, and the second law of thermodynamics tablesaw, philips head screwdriver, and drill bit.

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Many univocal terms are what kind of terms?

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Scientific or manufacturing terms

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What does the term ‘univocal’ mean if you translate it literally from Latin?

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“One voice”

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What are equivocal terms?

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Equivocal terms are terms that, although spelled and pronounced exactly alike, have entirely different meanings.

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What are some examples of equivocal terms mentioned in the section you read for today?

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Pitcher, plane, and jar.

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In what are many equivocal terms used?

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Puns.

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What does the term equivocal mean if you translate it literally from Latin?

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“Equal voice.”

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What are analogous terms?

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Analogous terms are terms that are applied to

different things, but have related meanings.

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What are some examples of analogous terms mentioned in the section you read for today?

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window, wheel, and wooden.

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14
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In what are analogous terms commonly used?

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In poetry and literature.

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why is it important to know about univocal, equivocal, and analogous terms?

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Terms must be defined accurately in order to use proper logic.

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What are the three ways we can divide up terms according to their supposition?

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According to their verbal, mental, or real existence.

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17
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What is material supposition?

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Material supposition occurs when a term refers to something as it exists verbally.

18
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Give an example of material supposition mentioned in the section you read for today.

A

“Man is a three letter word.”

19
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What is logical supposition?

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Logical supposition occurs when a term refers to something as it exists logically.

20
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Give an example of logical supposition mentioned in the section you read for today.

A

“Man has five notes.”

21
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What is real supposition?

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Real supposition occurs when a term refers to something as it exists in the real world.

22
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Give an example of real supposition mentioned in the section you read for today.

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“Man was created by God.”

23
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With what did chapter 1 deal with?

A

The definition of simple apprehension.

24
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With what did chapter 2 deal with?

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The properties of simple apprehension(Comprehension and extension).

25
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With what did chapter 3 deal with?

A

The properties of terms(Signification and supposition).

26
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True or false. Comprehension and extension are the two properties of terms.

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False.

27
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True or false. The three ways terms can be divided according to their supposition are univocal, equivocal, and analogous.

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True.

28
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True or false. The term ‘photosynthesis’ is an example of an equivocal term.

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False.

29
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True or false. Univocal terms always mean the same thing.

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True.

30
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True or false. Equivocal terms have related meanings.

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False.

31
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True or false. Analogous terms have entirely different and unrelated meanings.

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False.

32
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True or false. The term ‘jar’ is an example of an equivocal term.

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True.

33
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True or false. The term ‘window’ is an example of an equivocal term.

A

False.

34
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True or false. Equivocal terms are used in puns.

A

True.

35
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True or false. Many analogous terms are scientific terms.

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False.

36
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True or false. The three ways to divide up terms according to their signification is into verbal, mental, and real existence.

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False.

37
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True or false. Material supposition occurs when a term refers to something that exists in the real world.

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False.

38
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True or false. When a term refers to real existence it is said to be an instance of material supposition.

A

False.

39
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True or false. When a term refers to mental existence it is said to be an instance of logical supposition.

A

True.

40
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True or false. In the sentence “man was created by God,” the term ‘man’ is an example of real supposition.

A

True.

41
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True or false. The three aspects of logic are simple apprehension, judgement, and deductive inference.

A

True.

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