One concept that I found really interesting was in the Aristotelian logic chapter. I the concept was Contradictories, Contraries, and Subcontraries.
Contradictories: are two claims that in every circumstance have opposite truth values.
Contraries: are two claims that there is no way that both claims could be true together.
Subcontraries: are two claims that there is no possible way that both claims could be false.
I found these terms and concepts very interesting because people when they talk or even argue with each other use them all the time. If you listen to peoples conversations (not in the creep way) you will hear these being used.
For instants I heard a mother telling her daughter you are my #1 favorite then she turned to her son and said you are my #1 favorite! That right there shows you the concept of Contraries! These concepts are all around us we just have to listen in and be aware even when we are talking we all do it!
I also found the concept(s) in the Aristotelian logic chapter to be not only interesting but helpful.
ReplyDeleteI like how like in the chapter, you broke it down in a simple matter so as the audience we are able to distinguish between, "contradictories,contraries, and subcontraries." I was able to follow your definition for each smoothly and it helped me to understand them more.
I also enjoyed your example and I have heard that one before as well and it is good for us to be aware of these terms because like you mentioned we here them all around us and possibly all the time we just never really used to pay attention to them or be able to understand the point until now.
First off, I think you chose an interesting concept to talk about :) the Aristotelian concept is definitely useful whenever we are arguing with someone. I agree with your thinking that whenever people argue with each other, they just tend to contradict themselves without knowing! I love your example too. Sometimes when I'm at the park with some friends and we see a mother and two little kids, she would always praise both of them the same way. It's kinda silly how she doesn't know she is contradicting herself.. but nonetheless, great example! It is definitely an everyday example since we can relate to it.
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