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Chapter 6

6.12

2.

Particular Negative (O):

These propositions denote

partial exclusion.

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Form:

'Some S is not P,' or 'Not every S is P.'

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Example:

'Some birds are not carnivores.'

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Distribution:

Only the predicate is distributed.

It’s important to note that sometimes the words within

a statement may sound negative, but that doesn’t neces-

sarily make the whole statement negative. Take a look at

these two examples:

'Shakuni is dishonest.' 'Telepathy is a non-natural

phenomenon.'

These statements are actually considered positive or affir-

mative, even though they contain words that might seem

negative. So, don’t be fooled ...