Categorical Propositions: Distribution (Part IV)
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Though the logical concept of distribution can apply to both A- and E-propositions, it cannot apply to I-propositions. What about O-propositions, however?
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As in the three prior posts in this series, we presented the concept of distribution and measured its applicability to certain proposition types. Logically, we deduced that distribution (or, the fact that a quantifier can apply to all members of a certain class) can indeed always apply in cases of universal positive ("A") and universal negative ("E") statements. However, distribution *cannot* apply to particular positive ("I") statements. That leaves just one type of traditional proposition: the O-proposition, or the particular negative statement. Hence, we should discuss that to see just how well distribution applies.
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As in the three prior posts in this series, we presented the concept of distribution and measured its applicability to certain proposition types. Logically, we deduced that distribution (or, the fact that a quantifier can apply to all members of a certain class) can indeed always apply in cases of universal positive ("A") and universal negative ("E") statements. However, distribution *cannot* apply to particular positive ("I") statements. That leaves just one type of traditional proposition: the O-proposition, or the particular negative ...
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