Lesson 28: Translating Ordinary Statements

Question 1

What are the three new types of statements?

Answer 1

1. Singular Statements—Refer to a single, place, or thing
2. Indefinite Statements—Missing the quantifier (All, no, some)
3. Hypothetical Statements—”If…then” statements

Question 2

What are singular statements best translated as?

Answer 2

Universals.

Question 3

What are indefinite statements best translated as?

Answer 3

They may be translated as universals or particulars, depending on the statement’s meaning.

Question 4

What are hypothetical statements best translated as?

Answer 4

Universals.