gure 2.  Aristotle's &quot;War Against Neighbors&quot; Example

The cardinal-axis, hinge-point, or linch-pin of Aristotle's example
of reasoning by analogy is the middle term B, which is supposed to
serve as an explanation of why the major term A should be regarded
as applicable to the contemplated instances of conflict, C and D.
Here, C is a future contingent whose advisability of being rendered
actual was presently under discussion at that time in Athens, and D
was already a part of the discussants' previ