Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Name the five elements represented by a concept
A
substance, material, living, sentient, rational
2
Q
What is the extension concept ‘man’?
A
all the men there are, ever were, and ever will be
3
Q
How do you find the comprehension of a concept?
A
List the notes (or Porphyrian Tree categories)
4
Q
What is the relationship between extension and comprehension?
A
the greater the comprehension a concept has, the less extension it has; and the more extension it has, the less comprehension
5
Q
What does sentient mean?
A
it has senses such as sight, hearing, etc.
6
Q
What does material mean?
A
it has a body, rather than being purely spiritual - like angels
7
Q
What does substance mean?
A
It is something rather than nothing
