An Unconscious Universal in the Mind is Like an Immaterial Dinner in the Stomach. A Debate on Logical Generalism (1914–1919)

Abstract The debate on the a fortiori and universal that took place between April 1914 1919 in journal Mind has double interest for argumentation theorists. First, discussion is an example of philosophical polylogue exhibits characteristics quasi-engaged dialogue (Blair Blair, J. A. (2012 [1998]). “The Limits Dialogue Model Argument”. Argumentation 12, pp. 325–339. Reprinted J.A. Groundwork Theory Argumentation, 231–244. Dordrecht: Springer, 2012.), confirming Blair’s hypothesis papers scholarly monographs can be analyzed as turns non-engaged or dialogues. It could said dialectical but not dialogical. Second, theory. Generalism theory argument claims very possibility arguing depends suitable supply general rules specify what kinds conclusions drawn from data, while particularism denies this. Although terminology may alien, I will also show was generalism particularism.