Vocab 1
an abstract idea or mental picture(the essence of something)
concept
How many notes does a dog have?
4 notes
What is the extension for pumpkins?
All pumpkins that live, that have ever lived, and that will ever live.
Which ancient Greek Philosopher stated that a man was a "featherless biped"?
Plato
the science of right thinking
logic
what a concept refers to (on e of the properties of Simple Apprehension)
extension
How many notes does Mrs. McFarren have?
5
true or false (must explain your reason why)
the greater number of notes a concept has, the more extension it has.
false
the less
What are the two PROPERTIES of simple apprehension?
comprehension and extension
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the use of your senses
sense perception
a simple concept used to define a more complex concept
note
How many notes does the table you are sitting at have?
two
(it is not living because it is no longer apart of the tree)
Which concept has more extension?
reptiles
vs.
lizard
reptiles
What are the three components of simple apprehension?
mental image and concept
When a syllogism is valid and has all true premises
soundness
A diagram designed to help you classify and divide all of reality, in order to show similarities and differences among physical objects.
Porphyrian Tree
How many notes does a sunflower have?
3 notes
Which concept has less extension?
Apples
vs.
vegetables
veggies
Term, proposition, syllogism
When the premises of an argument actually support the conclusion, and are arranged in the correct way.
Validity
the completely articulated sum of the intelligible aspects or elements (or notes) represented by a concept?
comprehension
How many notes does a baseball have?
What is the extension of children?
All the children that have ever lived, are now living, and that will ever live.
What are the Mental Acts?
Simple Apprehension, Judgment, deductive inference
An argument in which a conclusion is drawn from two premises. Both premises share a common term that is not used in the conclusion.
syllogism