8 Aug. 1814

Logic

Ch. │ │ Methodization

'. │ │ Subalternate scale

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In all scales of logical subalternation, there are two fixed points or levels: viz. that on which individuals stand, i.e. the level of individuality or lowest level, and that on which the genus generalissimum, including the most extensive and all-comprehensive aggregate stands - i.e. the highest level.

Between these two fixt points or degrees, other degrees, in any number, are wont to be interposed, according to the exigency of the case, as determined by the nature of the scale, and the use made of the aggregates or aggregate terms of which it is composed: according to the exigency of the art and science to the cognizance of which

For the purpose of scientific arrangement, the aggregate composed of physical entities is commonly considered as composed of three aggregates, which, or[?] their respective fields, are commonly spoken of by the appellation of kingdoms; viz. the mineral and the vegetable and the animal: the individuals belonging to the mineral kingdom being neither sensitive nor so much as vital, those belonging to the vegetable kingdom, vital but not sensitive; those belonging to the animal kingdom, vivacious and sensitive.

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