traditional logic

Subcontraries in Traditional Logic

Subcontraries are two particular statements in traditional logic that cannot both be false. They can both be true, but not…

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Subaltern in Syllogistic Logic

In syllogistic logic, a subaltern relationship means a universal proposition's truth implies a particular proposition's truth, but not the reverse.…

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Particular Proposition

A particular proposition in traditional logic makes a claim about some, but not all, members of a class. It contrasts…

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O-Proposition in Traditional Logic

An O-proposition, in traditional logic, is a particular negative categorical proposition. It asserts that some members of the subject class…

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Obverse in Traditional Logic

The obverse is a logical operation that negates a proposition's predicate and flips its quality (affirmative/negative) while preserving truth value.…

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I-proposition in Traditional Logic

An I-proposition, in traditional logic, is a particular affirmative categorical statement. It asserts that at least some members of the…

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Existential Import in Logic

Existential import refers to the assumption that a statement implies the existence of its subject. This concept is crucial in…

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E-proposition: Understanding Universal Negatives in Logic

An E-proposition, in traditional logic, is a universal negative categorical statement. It asserts that no members of one class are…

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