Tag: term

Understanding ‘Use’ in Philosophy and Language Analysis

In philosophy, 'use' signifies the actual application of words in sentences to…

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Term Logic

Term logic, central to Aristotelian thought, analyzes propositions by focusing on the…

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Syllogistic Figure

The syllogistic figure defines a syllogism's structure based on the middle term's…

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Subject Term in Categorical Propositions

The subject term is the element in a categorical proposition about which…

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Subaltern in Syllogistic Logic

In syllogistic logic, a subaltern relationship means a universal proposition's truth implies…

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Singular Terms in Logic

A singular term in logic denotes a specific object or entity, unlike…

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Rigid Designator

A rigid designator names the same object across all possible worlds where…

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Predicate Term in Syllogisms

The predicate term is the second part of a proposition in a…

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Ostensive Definition Explained

An ostensive definition clarifies meaning by showing examples and counterexamples of a…

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Open Term in Formal Languages

An open term is an expression in a formal language with free…

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