Chapter 6

Question 1

Absolute

Answer 1

Independent of arbitrary standards; being without exception or qualification.

Question 2

Abstract

Answer 2

Existing in thought as an idea, but having no physical or material existence.

Question 3

Conceptual

Answer 3

Abstract; existing within the mind, such as a thought, or idea.

Question 4

Invariant

Answer 4

Not changing over time.

Question 5

Law of identity

Answer 5

“ A thing is itself” or “ if A then, A.”

Question 6

Law of non-contradiction

Answer 6

The compound proposition “ A and not –A” is always false. Or, “ you cannot have A and not Dash A at the same time, and in the same sense. 

Question 7

Law of the excluded middle

Answer 7

The compound proposition “ A or not – A” is always true. Or, “ either A is true, or not – A is true.”A proposition always has the opposite truth value of its negation

Question 8

Negation

Answer 8

The opposite proposition formed by adding “ it is on the case that” to the original proposition.

Question 9

Omnipresent

Answer 9

Able to exist or exert power at all locations in space at the same time. 

Question 10

Universal

Answer 10

Applicable everywhere.