Distribution of Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What’s Distribution?
A
It’s the status of a term in regard to it’s extension.
2
Q
Distribution of the Subject-Term
A
If the quantity is universal, the subject is distributed. If it’s particular, it is undistributed.
3
Q
Distribution of the Predicate-Term
A
If affirmative, the P-Term is undistributed and if negative, the P-Term is distributed.
4
Q
Distribution of S and P in ‘All S is P’
A
Distributed, UnDistributed
5
Q
Distribution of S and P in ‘Some S is P’
A
UnDistributed, Distributed
6
Q
Distribution of S and P in ‘No S is P’
A
UnDistributed, Distributed
7
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Distribution of S and P in ‘Some S is not P’
A
Distributed, UnDistributed
