Problematic Judgment

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The first stage of the judgments of the concept (modality judgments) ("S may be P"). It expresses mere possibility (freedom from contradiction), but not yet actuality or necessity. It is the form of the hypothesis.

Origin: Kant (categories of modality). Hegel (development of the forms of judgment).

In Hegel: Enz. §178; SL Vol. 2, Subjective Concept, Judgment

Cross-references: Judgment; Modality Judgments; Assertoric Judgment

Commentary on the Logic, Chapter 10

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