16 Aug 1814

Logic

Ch. Clearness Exposition

'.2. Subject of Exposition

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Case where the exposition takes for its subject the object /an object proposed/ to be expounded, as well as the word by means /with the assistance/ /help/ of which in the character of its sign, the object is proposed to be expounded - case where without regard /reference/ to any particular object or class of objects, the exposition takes for its subject a word, {being} /considered in the character of/ a {sound} /sign/, which is wont to be employed for the designation of some object or class of objects is in use to be employed. Of these two cases the first mentioned is that to which for the purpose of this enquiry convenience seems to require that the first place should be allotted.

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