_Logical Analysis_ is the process by which we examine and unfold the meaning of Terms. A Term, you remember, is the verbal expression of a Concept. In such analysis we endeavor to unfold and discover the _quality-aspect_ and the _quantity-aspect_ of the content of the concept. We seek, thereby, to discover the particular general idea expressed; the number of particular individuals included therein; and the properties of the class or generalization. Analysis depends upon division and separation. Development in the process of Logical Analysis tends toward clearness, distinctness, and exactness in thought and expression. Logical Analysis has two aspects or phases, as follows: (1) _Division_, or the separation of a concept according to its _extension_, as for instance the analysis of a genus into its various species; and (2) _Partition_, or the separation of a concept into its component qualities, properties and attributes, as for instance, the analysis of the concept _iron_ into its several qualities of color, weight, hardness, malleability, tenacity, utility, etc. There are certain rules of Division which should be observed, the following being a simple statement of the same: I. _The division should be governed by a uniform principle._ For instance it would be illogical to first divide men into Caucasians, Mongolians, etc., and then further sub-divide them into Christians, Pagans, etc., for the first division would be according to the principle of race, and the second according to the principle of religion. Observing the rule of the "uniform principle" we may divide men into races, and sub-races, and so on, without regard to religion; and we may likewise divide men according to their respective religions, and then into minor denominations and sects, without regard to race or nationality. The above rule is frequently violated by careless thinkers and speakers. II. _The division should be complete and exhaustive._ For instance, the analysis of a genus should extend to every known species of it, upon the principle that _the genus is merely the sum of its several species_. A textbook illustration of a violation of this rule is given in the case of the concept _actions_, when divided into _good-actions_ and _bad-actions_, but omitting the very important species of _indifferent-actions_. Carelessness in observance of this rule leads to fallacious reasoning and cloudy thinking. III. _The division should be in logical sequence._ It is illogical to skip or pass over intermediate divisions, as for instance, when we divide _animals_ into _horses_, _trout and swallows_, omitting the intermediate division into _mammals_, _fish and birds_. The more perfect the sequence, the clearer the analysis and the thought resulting therefrom.