Chapter 3: Signification and supposition Flashcards
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What is the definition of term?
A term is a group of words which verbally express a concept.
What are the two properties of terms?
Signification and supposition.
What are three ways that terms can be divided according to their signification?
Terms can be divided according to their signification in three ways. There are univocal terms, equivocal terms, and analogous terms.
What are univocal terms?
Univocal terms are terms that have exactly the same meaning no matter when or how they are used.
What are some examples of univocal terms mentioned in the section you read for today?
Photosynthesis, anthropology, and the second law of thermodynamics tablesaw, philips head screwdriver, and drill bit.
Many univocal terms are what kind of terms?
Scientific or manufacturing terms
What does the term ‘univocal’ mean if you translate it literally from Latin?
“One voice”
What are equivocal terms?
Equivocal terms are terms that, although spelled and pronounced exactly alike, have entirely different meanings.
What are some examples of equivocal terms mentioned in the section you read for today?
Pitcher, plane, and jar.
In what are many equivocal terms used?
Puns.
What does the term equivocal mean if you translate it literally from Latin?
“Equal voice.”
What are analogous terms?
Analogous terms are terms that are applied to
different things, but have related meanings.
What are some examples of analogous terms mentioned in the section you read for today?
window, wheel, and wooden.
In what are analogous terms commonly used?
In poetry and literature.
why is it important to know about univocal, equivocal, and analogous terms?
Terms must be defined accurately in order to use proper logic.
What are the three ways we can divide up terms according to their supposition?
According to their verbal, mental, or real existence.
What is material supposition?
Material supposition occurs when a term refers to something as it exists verbally.
Give an example of material supposition mentioned in the section you read for today.
“Man is a three letter word.”
What is logical supposition?
Logical supposition occurs when a term refers to something as it exists logically.
Give an example of logical supposition mentioned in the section you read for today.
“Man has five notes.”
What is real supposition?
Real supposition occurs when a term refers to something as it exists in the real world.
Give an example of real supposition mentioned in the section you read for today.
“Man was created by God.”
With what did chapter 1 deal with?
The definition of simple apprehension.
With what did chapter 2 deal with?
The properties of simple apprehension(Comprehension and extension).
