The second direction arranges known propositions to obtain an unknown judgment. The necessary relation among premises is crucial.
Premise 1: Every square is a rectangle.
Premise 2: This figure is a square.
Conclusion: This figure is a rectangle.
The conclusion follows through a structured relation, not through accidental repetition of words. Logic examines the inferential arrangement; confirming that this particular figure is a square may require examining the figure itself.
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Names, Definition, Subject Matter, and Aim of Logic
The second direction arranges known propositions to obtain an unknown judgment. The necessary relation among premises is crucial.
Premise 1: Every square is a rectangle.
Premise 2: This figure is a square.
Conclusion: This figure is a rectangle.
The conclusion follows through a structured relation, not through accidental repetition of words. Logic examines the inferential arrangement; confirming that this particular figure is a square may require examining the figure itself.