Ch 2 Comprehension and Extension

porphyrian tree

a convenient way to break down a complex xoncept into simple concepts

what is the extension of man?

all the men who have ever lived, who are now living, and who will live in the future

what are the 2 properties of simple apprehsion?

comprehension and extension

what are the 5 concepts of a man?

rational, sentient, living, material, substance

what are the 4 concepts of an animal?

setient, living, material, substance

notes

simple concepts used to define a complex concept

what are the 5 categories on the porphyrian tree? (left side)

substance >material >living >sentient >rational

extension

tells us the things to which that essence applies to

comprehension

the completely articulated sum of the intellible aspects, or elements (or notes) represented by a concept, tells us the essence of a thing

what is the relationship between comprehension and extension?

the greater number of notes a concept has, the less extension it has