1. Chapter 1: The Talmudic Method
1.1. A. Dialectic investigation defined
1.2. B. Parties in debate
1.2.1. 1. Group
1.2.2. 2. Individual
1.2.3. 3. Talmud
2. Chapter 2: Elements of Debate
2.1. A. The principal elements of debate
2.1.1. 1. Statement
2.1.2. 2. Question
2.1.3. 3. Answer
2.1.4. 4. Contradiction
2.1.5. 5. Proof
2.1.6. 6. Difficulty
2.1.7. 7. Resolution
2.2. B. The foundations of the elements
2.2.1. 1. Understanding statements
2.2.2. 2. Creating syllogisms
2.2.3. 3. Acceptance and rejection of ideas
3. Chapter 3: Types of Statements
3.1. A. Subject and predicate defined
3.2. B. Statements divided according to their subjects
3.2.1. 1. Categorical
3.2.2. 2. Particular
3.2.3. 3. Partial
3.3. C. Statements divided according to their predicates
3.3.1. 1. Simple statement
3.3.2. 2. Qualified statement
3.3.2.1. a. Certain
3.3.2.2. b. Possible
3.3.2.3. c. Doubtful
3.3.2.4. d. Impossible
3.3.3. 3. Statement of exclusion
3.3.4. 4. Statement of exception
3.3.5. 5. Conditional statement
3.3.6. 6. Hypothetical statement
3.3.7. 7. Compound statement
3.3.7.1. a. Simple compound
3.3.7.1.1. (1) Equal (both parts novel)
3.3.7.1.2. (2) Unequal (only one part novel)
3.3.7.2. b. Disjunction
3.3.8. 8. Preclusive statement
3.3.9. 9. Statement of discrepancy
3.3.10. 10. Comparative statement
3.3.11. 11. Consequent statement
3.4. D. Statements divided according to their style
3.4.1. 1. Extensive
3.4.2. 2. Concise
3.4.3. 3. Literal
3.4.4. 4. Rhetorical
3.4.5. 5. Metaphorical
4. Chapter 4: Juxtaposition of Statements
4.1. A. Equivalent statements
4.2. B. Variant statements
4.3. C. Opposite statements
4.3.1. 1. Diametrically opposed
4.3.2. 2. Contradictory
4.4. D. Converse statements
4.4.1. 1. Complete converse
4.4.2. 2. Limited converse
4.4.3. 3. Contrapositive converse
4.5. E. Obverse statements
4.6. F. Incongruent statements
5. Chapter 5: Inferences
5.1. A. Inference defined
5.2. B. Inferences which are not logically necessary
5.3. C. Logically necessary inferences
5.3.1. 1. Inferences of categorical affirmative statements
5.3.1.1. a. Contrapositive
5.3.1.2. b. Limited converse
5.3.2. 2. Inference of categorical negative statements
5.3.2.1. a. Complete converse
5.3.3. 3. Inferences of partial affirmative statements
5.3.3.1. a. Absolute opposite
5.3.3.2. b. Limited contrapositive
5.3.3.3. c. Limited converse
5.3.4. 4. Inferences of partial negative statements
5.3.4.1. a. Absolute opposite
5.3.4.2. b. Limited contrapositive
5.3.4.3. c. Limited converse
6. Chapter 6: Truth and Falsity of Statements
6.1. A. Figurative or hyperbolic statements
6.2. B. Literal statements
6.2.1. 1. Simple statement
6.2.1.1. a. Simple predication must be true
6.2.2. 2. Qualified statement
6.2.2.1. a. Qualification must be true
6.2.3. 3. Statement of exclusion
6.2.3.1. a. Exclusion must be true
6.2.4. 4. Statement of exception
6.2.4.1. a. Simple predication must be true
6.2.4.2. b. Exceptional case must be true (Denial of the exceptional case does not deny the simple predication)
6.2.5. 5. Conditional statement
6.2.5.1. a. Simple predication must be true
6.2.5.2. b. Condition must be true (Denial of the condition does not deny the simple predication)
6.2.6. 6. Hypothetical statement
6.2.6.1. a. Dependency must be true
6.2.7. 7. Compound statement
6.2.7.1. a. Combination of simple predications must be true
6.2.8. 8. Preclusive statement
6.2.8.1. a. Combination of affirmative and negative predications must be true
6.2.9. 9. Statement of discrepancy
6.2.9.1. a. Combination of apparently contradictory predications must be true
6.2.10. 10. Comparative statement
6.2.10.1. a. Combination of similar predications must be true
6.2.11. 11. Consequent statement
6.2.11.1. a. Antecedent must be true
6.2.11.2. b. Consequent must be true
6.2.11.3. c. Dependency must be true
7. Chapter 7: Creating Syllogisms
7.1. A. Classical syllogism
7.1.1. 1. Syllogism defined
7.1.2. 2. Premise defined
7.1.3. 3. Conclusion defined
7.1.4. 4. Invalidity of the classical syllogism
7.2. B. Analogism
7.2.1. 1. Analogism
7.2.2. 2. A fortiori
7.2.3. 3. Invalidity of an analogism or a fortiori
7.2.3.1. a. Subjects not similar
7.2.3.2. b. Subjects not greater or lesser
7.2.3.3. c. Another similar subject exists without the given predicate
7.3. C. Hypothetical syllogism
7.4. D. Disjunctive syllogism
8. Chapter 8: Acceptance and Rejection of Ideas
8.1. A. Proofs for acceptance of statements
8.1.1. 1. Postulated proof
8.1.1.1. a. Axiomatic principles
8.1.1.2. b. Sense perceptions
8.1.2. 2. Proof through convention
8.1.2.1. a. Common sense
8.1.2.2. b. Accepted tradition
8.1.3. 3. Logical proof
8.1.4. 4. Proof that the opposite statement is false
8.2. B. Proofs for rejection of statements
8.2.1. 1. Postulated disproof
8.2.1.1. a. Axiomatic principles
8.2.1.2. b. Sense perceptions
8.2.2. 2. Disproof through convention
8.2.2.1. a. Accepted tradition
8.2.3. 3. Logical disproof
8.2.3.1. a. Indirect disproof
8.2.3.2. b. Reductio ad absurdum
8.2.3.3. c. Dilemma
8.3. C. Statements which remain doubtful
8.3.1. 1. Proof rejected
8.3.1.1. a. Proof irrelevant to statement
8.3.1.2. b. Invalid syllogism
8.3.2. 2. Disproof rejected
8.3.2.1. a. Disproof irrelevant to statement
8.3.2.2. b. Invalid syllogism
8.3.2.3. c. Rebuttal
8.3.2.3.1. 1. According to your reasoning
8.3.2.3.2. 2. Just the opposite
8.3.2.3.3. 3. That proves my point, from there is a proof
8.4. D. Theory
8.5. E. Validity of deductions and proofs
8.5.1. 1. Relationship of subject to predicate
8.5.1.1. a. What it is in itself
8.5.1.2. b. What is unique to it
8.5.1.3. c. Its attributes
8.5.1.4. d. What it is in relation to something else
8.5.2. 2. Relationship of predicate to subject
8.5.2.1. a. Potential
8.5.2.2. b. Actual
8.6. F. Stylistic proofs and disproofs
8.6.1. 1. The statement as a whole
8.6.2. 2. The statement in terms of its parts
9. Chapter 9: Elements of Debate in Detail
9.1. A. Statement
9.1.1. 1. First-hand knowledge
9.1.2. 2. Explanation
9.1.2.1. a. Full explanation
9.1.2.2. b. Forced explanation
9.1.2.2.1. 1. Forced explanation
9.1.2.2.2. 2. Presumption
9.1.3. 3. Inference
9.1.4. 4. Reported information
9.2. B. Question
9.2.1. 1. Query
9.2.2. 2. Question of principle
9.3. C. Answer
9.3.1. 1. Answer
9.3.2. 2. Determination
9.4. D. Proof
9.4.1. 1. Demonstration
9.4.2. 2. Validation
9.5. E. Contradiction
9.5.1. 1. Direct contradiction
9.5.2. 2. Opposition
9.6. F. Difficulty
9.6.1. 1. Objection
9.6.2. 2. Apparent contradiction
9.6.3. 3. Refutation
9.7. G. Resolution
9.7.1. 1. Settlement
9.7.2. 2. Alternative
10. Chapter 10: Order of Study
10.1. A. Be sensitive to the author's language
10.2. B. Formulate a complete thought
10.3. C. Determine purpose of statement
10.4. D. Is the purpose actually served by the statement?
10.5. E. Establish the truth of every premise
10.6. F. Distinguish between the text and the elucidation
10.7. G. Recognize whether terms are synonymous or not
10.8. H. Recognize whether statements are synonymous or not
10.9. I. Identify multiple purpose statements
10.9.1. 1. Proof by reported information
10.9.2. 2. Ascribed difficulty
10.10. J. Review and reconsider the truth of each statement
11. Chapter 11: Logical Terminology
11.1. A. Logical terms
11.1.1. 1. Essence-Definition
11.1.2. 2. Parts
11.1.3. 3. Quality
11.1.4. 4. Quantity
11.1.5. 5. Material
11.1.6. 6. Form
11.1.6.1. a. Abstract definitive form
11.1.6.2. b. Concrete physical form
11.1.7. 7. Action
11.1.7.1. a. Involuntary
11.1.7.2. b. Voluntary
11.1.8. 8. Affection
11.1.9. 9. Kind, Species and Higher Kind
11.1.10. 10. Cause
11.1.10.1. a. Generative cause
11.1.10.2. b. Effective cause
11.1.11. 11. Means
11.1.12. 12. Motive
11.1.13. 13. Purpose
11.1.14. 14. Result
11.1.15. 15. Attribute
11.1.15.1. a. Inherent, resting on, or associated
11.1.15.2. b. Incidental
11.1.15.3. c. Precedes or follows in time
11.1.16. 16. Position
11.1.17. 17. Situation
11.1.18. 18. Movement
11.1.19. 19. Time
11.1.20. 20. Relation
11.1.21. 21. Subject
11.1.22. 22. Comparison
11.1.23. 23. Difference
11.1.24. 24. Contrast
11.2. B. Priority
11.2.1. 1. Temporal
11.2.2. 2. Conceptual
11.2.3. 3. Logical
11.3. C. Logical Order
11.3.1. 1. Arrangement
11.3.1.1. a. Theoretical knowledge
11.3.1.2. b. Practical knowledge
11.3.2. 2. Definitions
11.3.3. 3. Analysis
11.3.3.1. a. Primary
11.3.3.2. b. Secondary
11.3.3.3. c. Tertiary