Simple conversion exchanges subject and predicate while preserving valid consequence and affirmative/negative quality.
Universal affirmative → particular affirmative.
Universal negative → universal negative.
Particular affirmative → particular affirmative.
Particular negative → no generally valid converse.
A mechanically reversed sentence is not necessarily a valid conversion. The next textbook topic examines modalities or jihāt of propositions.
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Simple Conversion of Propositions: Definition, Method and Rules
Simple conversion exchanges subject and predicate while preserving valid consequence and affirmative/negative quality.
Universal affirmative → particular affirmative.
Universal negative → universal negative.
Particular affirmative → particular affirmative.
Particular negative → no generally valid converse.
A mechanically reversed sentence is not necessarily a valid conversion. The next textbook topic examines modalities or jihāt of propositions.