LessonsSimple Conversion: Definition, Categorical Rules and ReductioQuiz

The commentary also addresses conversion of modal propositions. Necessity, permanence, actuality and possibility change a proposition’s truth conditions. Therefore a modal qualification cannot automatically be carried over unchanged when the terms are exchanged.

Being true at all times is a stronger claim than being true at some time. A valid converse of a modal original may have a weaker modality.

The source gives conversions of several modal forms under general absoluteness (muṭlaqa ʿāmma) and notes exceptions. Understanding each modality’s scope is essential before attempting detailed modal conversions.

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Conversion of modal propositions

Simple Conversion: Definition, Categorical Rules and Reductio

The commentary also addresses conversion of modal propositions. Necessity, permanence, actuality and possibility change a proposition’s truth conditions. Therefore a modal qualification cannot automatically be carried over unchanged when the terms are exchanged.

Being true at all times is a stronger claim than being true at some time. A valid converse of a modal original may have a weaker modality.

The source gives conversions of several modal forms under general absoluteness (muṭlaqa ʿāmma) and notes exceptions. Understanding each modality’s scope is essential before attempting detailed modal conversions.