De topicis differentiis
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De topicis differentiis is a philosophical treatise by Boethius that systematically analyzes topical argumentation and the classification of logical loci in the Latin tradition.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| De topicis differentiis canonical | 1 |
| On Topical Differences | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: De topicis differentiis Context triple: [Boethius, authorOf, De topicis differentiis]
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The Vanity of Small Differences
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De ente et essentia
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C.
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De dialectica
De dialectica is a medieval philosophical treatise on logic and language by Alcuin of York, influential in the development of Carolingian scholastic thought.
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- 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: De topicis differentiis Target entity description: De topicis differentiis is a philosophical treatise by Boethius that systematically analyzes topical argumentation and the classification of logical loci in the Latin tradition.
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A.
The Vanity of Small Differences
The Vanity of Small Differences is a series of large-scale tapestries by British artist Grayson Perry that satirically explores class, taste, and social mobility in contemporary Britain.
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B.
De ente et essentia
De ente et essentia is a foundational philosophical treatise by Thomas Aquinas that systematically analyzes the concepts of being and essence within an Aristotelian and scholastic framework.
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C.
Acriter et Fideliter
Acriter et Fideliter is the Latin motto of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, expressing their commitment to serve the Pope with courage and fidelity.
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D.
De dialectica
De dialectica is a medieval philosophical treatise on logic and language by Alcuin of York, influential in the development of Carolingian scholastic thought.
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E.
Adventures of the Dialectic
Adventures of the Dialectic is a philosophical work by Maurice Merleau-Ponty that critically examines Marxism, history, and the concept of dialectical reason in the context of mid-20th-century politics.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Latin prose text
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logical work ⓘ philosophical treatise ⓘ |
| aim |
to classify types of argumentative loci
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to systematize topical argumentation ⓘ |
| approximateDate | early 6th century ⓘ |
| author |
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
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linked to:
Boethius
Boethius ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
classification of logical loci
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methods of argumentation ⓘ theory of topics ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophical logic
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scholastic precursor text ⓘ |
| hasConcept |
differentiae topicorum
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formal structure of arguments ⓘ maximal propositions ⓘ |
| influenced |
12th‑century logicians
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Peter Abelard ⓘ medieval scholastic logic ⓘ medieval theories of topics ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Aristotle
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Cicero ⓘ Stoic logic ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
dialectic
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loci ⓘ logic ⓘ topical argumentation ⓘ |
| partOf | Boethius's logical corpus ⓘ |
| period | Late Antiquity ⓘ |
| philosophicalDiscipline |
dialectic
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logic ⓘ |
| philosophicalSchool | late antique Latin Aristotelianism ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | Latin Christian philosophy ⓘ |
| preservedIn | medieval Latin manuscripts ⓘ |
| region |
Western Roman intellectual world
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linked to:
Western civilization
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| relatedWork |
Commentaries on Aristotle's Topics
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linked to:
Commentary on Aristotle's Topics
In Ciceronis Topica ⓘ
linked to:
Cicero's philosophical dialogues
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| structure | systematic treatise ⓘ |
| titleTranslation |
On Topical Differences
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linked to:
De topicis differentiis
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| tradition | Latin logical tradition ⓘ |
| usedFor | teaching dialectic ⓘ |
| usedIn | medieval universities ⓘ |
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linked to: De topicis differentiis