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| Distribution: In logic, distribution refers to the scope of a term in a proposition. A term is distributed if it refers to all of the members of its class, and undistributed if it refers to only some of the members of its class. See also Syllogisms._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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P. Simons on Distribution - Dictionary of Arguments
I 102 Def distributive class/Lesniewski: classes whose elements are precisely determined (and which cannot be arbitrary agglomerations) are distributive, e.g. elements of the set of teaspoons, only teaspoons, no handles. LesniewskiVs: those classes do not exist (pro nominalism). Def collective class/mereology/Lesniewski: a collective class are any (arbitrary) summaries, e.g. not only teaspoons, but also a collection of handles of teaspoons, as part of the set of teaspoons. Solution to Russell's paradox: mereological (collective) classes (clusters, sets) always contain themselves as an element. >Classes, >Sets, >Mereologcal sum, >Partition, >Mereology._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Simons I P. Simons Parts. A Study in Ontology Oxford New York 1987 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-19