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[[File:Johannesmagistris-square.jpg|thumb|Square of opposition from book by John Major, published Venice, 15th century.]]The '''square of opposition''' is a diagram representing the relations between four propositions or four concepts. | [[File:Johannesmagistris-square.jpg|thumb|Square of opposition from book by John Major, published Venice, 15th century.]]The '''square of opposition''' is a diagram representing the relations between four propositions or four concepts. | ||
The origin of the square can be traced back to [[Aristotle (nonfiction) | The origin of the square can be traced back to [[Aristotle (nonfiction)|Aristotle]] making the distinction between two oppositions: contradiction and contrariety, although Aristotle did not draw any diagram. | ||
Early diagrams were drawn several centuries later by Apuleius and Boethius. | Early diagrams were drawn several centuries later by Apuleius and Boethius. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:14, 22 June 2016
The square of opposition is a diagram representing the relations between four propositions or four concepts.
The origin of the square can be traced back to Aristotle making the distinction between two oppositions: contradiction and contrariety, although Aristotle did not draw any diagram.
Early diagrams were drawn several centuries later by Apuleius and Boethius.
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Aristotle dreams he is trapped in a Square of oppotion.
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External links
- Square of opposition @ Wikipedia