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CHAPTER 6: SUPPOSITION & DEFINITION Flashcards

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term with a definition and a specific meaning within a proposition

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supposition

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2
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latin word ‘sub’ means

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under

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latin word ‘ponere’ means

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to put, to place

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4
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science of meaning of words

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semantics

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5
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science of sounds of words

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phonetics

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6
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2 classifications os suppositions

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proper supposition, formal supposition

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meaning stands for the proper object in the real order

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proper supposition

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8
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2 types of proper supposition

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material and formal

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9
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stands for another thing other than what it suggests

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improper supposition

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10
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understanding of a term by virtue of knowing also that which it is not

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definition

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11
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term to be defined

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definiendum

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12
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word or group of words used to define

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definiens

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13
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states that all terms are defined by means of other terms

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bertrand russell

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purpose of definition

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  1. to increase one’s vocabulary
  2. to minimize/eliminate ambiguity/ vagueness
  3. to set a theoretical framework
  4. to influence attitude
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15
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types of definition

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nominal definition
real definition

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different kinds of nominal definitions

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  1. etymological def
  2. synonymous def
  3. def by description
  4. def by example
  5. def by illustration
  6. ostensive def
17
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different kinds of real definition

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essential def
mom-essential def

18
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expresses what the name means, not what the thing is

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nominal definition

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definition that is derived from the meaning of the original word from which definiendum is derived

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etymological definition

20
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gives same connotation of the term

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synonymous definition

21
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explains the essential properties of the object represented by the defiendum

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real definition

22
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definition constructed by genus and specific difference

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essential definition

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gives more notable characteristics of a thing

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non essential definition

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rules of good definition

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clarity, adequacy, positive, brief

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