Absolute terms do not have nominal definitions, for nominal definitions require that some things be expressed in different grammatical cases or adverbially. 1 Ockham begins his account by indicating what absolute terms are not-absolute terms do not signify one thing primarily and another thing or the same thing secondarily but rather primarily signify each thing equally For example, the term 'animal' primarily signifies cows, asses, and men equally.3 3 The term does not signify one primarily and the others secondarily, nor does it require that some- thing be expressed in a nominative case and something else in an oblique case. Aside from texts where Ockham's analysis applies his notions and distinctions, his most explicit treat- ment is found in the Summa Logicae. ![]() This essay presupposes some acquaintance with Ockham's notions of significa- tion, supposition, and mental language, focusing immediately on absolute terms and concepts. Connotative Concepts and Mathematics in Ockham's Natural Philosophy Connotative Concepts and Mathematics in Ockham's Natural Philosophyġ06 Connotative Concepts and Mathematics in Ockham's Natural Philosophy ANDRÉ GODDU Introduction In William of Ockham's logic of terms and concepts, one of the most important distinctions that he makes is that between absolute terms and concepts and connotative terms and concepts.
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