Lesson 3: Extension and Intension Flashcards
1
Q
What is the extension of a term?
A
The extension of a term is the sum of all the individual objects described by it.
2
Q
What is the intension of a term?
A
The intension of a term is the sum of all the common attributes denoted by the term.
3
Q
How are the extension and intension of a term related?
A
They are related inversely. Kinda like they’re exact opposites but that somehow means they’re also related.
