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... ; its gram- matical function , another : logical completeness is one thing ; and grammatical completeness another . Take the four words , B Every man is mortal , separately , and each has CHAPTER Outline Theory of Logic, Sect 1–4.
... ; its gram- matical function , another : logical completeness is one thing ; and grammatical completeness another . Take the four words , B Every man is mortal , separately , and each has CHAPTER Outline Theory of Logic, Sect 1–4.
Page 102
... mortal . In both instances , the ex- pressions signify premises involving a conclusion . In the former instance , the conclusion must be expressed , like the premises , in a sentence of independent form ; Therefore , every king is mortal ...
... mortal . In both instances , the ex- pressions signify premises involving a conclusion . In the former instance , the conclusion must be expressed , like the premises , in a sentence of independent form ; Therefore , every king is mortal ...
Page 141
... mortal . The development of such knowledge may be expressed in words by a single proposition , namely , Kings , who are but men , are mortal . " Or it may be ex- pressed in three propositions , which represent the three things that ...
... mortal . The development of such knowledge may be expressed in words by a single proposition , namely , Kings , who are but men , are mortal . " Or it may be ex- pressed in three propositions , which represent the three things that ...
Page 144
... mortal . red earth being joined make sense , and are one expression for one meaning , which meaning is special in comparison with the separate meaning of red and the separate meaning of earth . The same is to be said of Time flies and ...
... mortal . red earth being joined make sense , and are one expression for one meaning , which meaning is special in comparison with the separate meaning of red and the separate meaning of earth . The same is to be said of Time flies and ...
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... mortal : " " A king is but a man . It is therefore called a proposition . A grammatical part of speech only begins , or continues , or completes such a proposition , and by its form indicates that it is to be under- stood as doing no ...
... mortal : " " A king is but a man . It is therefore called a proposition . A grammatical part of speech only begins , or continues , or completes such a proposition , and by its form indicates that it is to be under- stood as doing no ...
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a-priori admitted affirm applied argument by virtue Aristotelian Aristotelian logic Aristotle belonging called Chapter conclusion datum deductive logic deductive process definition delusion develop our knowledge difference discourse distinct division doctrine Dugald Stewart effect error example existence experience expression fact fault foot-note formal logic formal syllogism Fortitude further genus Give an instance Give instances grammatical ideal things ideas Ignoratio elenchi implied included inductive inference John judgement language learner ledge liable major term meaning ment middle term mind minor term mortal nature nominal definition non-sequitur noun person petitio principii Philosophy phrase practice predicated premises pride principle proposed proposition proving too little purpose reach Reductio ad absurdum rhetoric Sect Section sentence signify single word Socrates species speech Suppose theme thing known things metaphysical things of sense thought tion true truth understanding verb verbiage Whately wise legislators
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Page 115 - And found no end, in wandering mazes lost Of good and evil much they argued then, Of happiness and final misery, Passion and apathy, and glory and shame, Vain wisdom all, and false philosophy...
Page 169 - If this man were wise, he would not speak irreverently of Scripture in jest; and if he were good, he would not do so in earnest; but he does it either in jest or in earnest; therefore he is either not wise or not good
Page 219 - But God has not been so sparing to men to make them barely two-legged creatures, and left it to Aristotle to make them rational...
Page 203 - There can be no regularity or order in the life and conduct of that man, who does not give and allot a due share of his time, to retirement and reflection.
Page 179 - Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves is as true of personal habits as of money.
Page 244 - ... what kind soever escape them. I look upon these writers as Goths in poetry, who like those in architecture, not being able to come up to the beautiful simplicity of the old Greeks and Romans, have endeavoured to supply its place with all the extravagancies of an irregular fancy.
Page 207 - Are these designs, which any man, who is born a Briton, in any circumstances, in any •situation...
Page 203 - THIS great politician desisted from, and renounced his designs, when' he found them impracticable. He was of so high and independent a spirit, that he abhorred and detested being in debt. Though raised to an exalted station, she was a pattern of piety, virtue, and religion.
Page 115 - Others apart sat on a hill retired, In thoughts more elevate, and reasoned high Of Providence, Foreknowledge, Will, and Fate— Fixed fate, free will, foreknowledge absolute — And found no end, in wandering mazes lost.
Page 169 - If ^Eschines joined in the public rejoicings, he is inconsistent ; if he did not, he is unpatriotic; but he either joined, or not, therefore he is either inconsistent or unpatriotic.