LessonsThe Point of Resemblance: Single, Multiple and Composite FormsQuiz

Combining single, composite and multiple points with their sensory or intellectual character yields seven principal patterns: single sensory, composite sensory, multiple sensory; single intellectual, composite intellectual, multiple intellectual; and multiple points mixing sensory and intellectual features.

Structure of pointPrincipal kindsSingleSensory or intellectualCompositeSensory or intellectualMultipleSensory, intellectual or mixed

Further subcases arise when the types of the two compared terms are considered alongside an intellectual point. More important than memorising a count is to identify the structure of the point and the perceptual nature of the terms separately.

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Seven principal forms and their refinements

The Point of Resemblance: Single, Multiple and Composite Forms

Combining single, composite and multiple points with their sensory or intellectual character yields seven principal patterns: single sensory, composite sensory, multiple sensory; single intellectual, composite intellectual, multiple intellectual; and multiple points mixing sensory and intellectual features.

Structure of pointPrincipal kindsSingleSensory or intellectualCompositeSensory or intellectualMultipleSensory, intellectual or mixed

Further subcases arise when the types of the two compared terms are considered alongside an intellectual point. More important than memorising a count is to identify the structure of the point and the perceptual nature of the terms separately.