Scholastic logic
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Scholastic logic is the medieval and early modern tradition of logical theory and teaching, rooted in Aristotelian philosophy and developed in European universities by scholastic theologians and philosophers.
All labels observed (1)
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| Scholastic logic canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scholastic logic Context triple: [Port-Royal Logic, influencedBy, Scholastic logic]
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A.
Symbolic Logic
Symbolic Logic is a foundational work in mathematical logic by John Venn that systematically develops and popularizes the use of diagrams and algebraic methods to represent logical relations.
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Science of Logic
Science of Logic is a foundational philosophical work by G.W.F. Hegel that systematically develops his dialectical method and metaphysical account of concepts, being, and reality.
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Logik
Logik is a foundational work on formal logic by German philosopher and mathematician Gottlob Frege, contributing significantly to the development of modern logic and the philosophy of language.
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Introduction to Logical Theory
Introduction to Logical Theory is a mid-20th-century philosophical work by P. F. Strawson that critically examines traditional formal logic and its relation to ordinary language.
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Logic
Logic is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his intricate lyricism, concept albums, and work addressing mental health and social issues.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scholastic logic Target entity description: Scholastic logic is the medieval and early modern tradition of logical theory and teaching, rooted in Aristotelian philosophy and developed in European universities by scholastic theologians and philosophers.
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A.
Symbolic Logic
Symbolic Logic is a foundational work in mathematical logic by John Venn that systematically develops and popularizes the use of diagrams and algebraic methods to represent logical relations.
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B.
Science of Logic
Science of Logic is a foundational philosophical work by G.W.F. Hegel that systematically develops his dialectical method and metaphysical account of concepts, being, and reality.
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C.
Logik
Logik is a foundational work on formal logic by German philosopher and mathematician Gottlob Frege, contributing significantly to the development of modern logic and the philosophy of language.
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D.
Introduction to Logical Theory
Introduction to Logical Theory is a mid-20th-century philosophical work by P. F. Strawson that critically examines traditional formal logic and its relation to ordinary language.
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E.
Logic
Logic is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his intricate lyricism, concept albums, and work addressing mental health and social issues.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Aristotelian logic tradition
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early modern logic ⓘ logical tradition ⓘ medieval logic ⓘ |
| aimsAt |
systematic analysis of reasoning
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teaching correct argumentation ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Aristotelian philosophy
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Aristotelianism ⓘ
surface form:
Aristotelian syllogistic
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| developedBy |
scholastic philosophers
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scholastic theologians ⓘ |
| developedIn | European universities ⓘ |
| hasInstitutionalContext |
medieval universities
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monastic schools ⓘ |
| hasKeyConcept |
categories
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consequences ⓘ fallacies ⓘ formal consequence ⓘ intentionality ⓘ material consequence ⓘ mental language ⓘ modal logic ⓘ obligationes ⓘ obligations ⓘ predicables ⓘ propositions ⓘ signification ⓘ supposition theory ⓘ syllogisms ⓘ syncategorematic terms ⓘ terms ⓘ |
| hasKeyMethod | disputation ⓘ |
| hasLanguageContext | Latin ⓘ |
| hasMethod | question-and-answer format ⓘ |
| hasNotableFigure |
Francisco Suárez
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John Buridan ⓘ Duns Scotus ⓘ
surface form:
John Duns Scotus
Peter Abelard ⓘ St. Thomas Aquinas ⓘ
surface form:
Thomas Aquinas
William of Ockham ⓘ |
| influenced |
Catholic theology
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Jesuit education ⓘ early modern philosophy ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Aristotle
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Boethius ⓘ late ancient commentators on Aristotle ⓘ |
| mainPeriod |
Middle Ages
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early modern period ⓘ |
| taughtAs |
introductory arts course
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part of trivium ⓘ |
| usedIn |
scholastic philosophy
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scholastic theology ⓘ |
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Subject: Scholastic logic Description of subject: Scholastic logic is the medieval and early modern tradition of logical theory and teaching, rooted in Aristotelian philosophy and developed in European universities by scholastic theologians and philosophers.
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