Exam 2: Definitions

When we teach someone what a concept means by pointing out a physical example and saying, "things like that," we are providing an ostensive definition, rather than a logical one.Is it possible to provide an ostensive definition for every concept?

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Question 61

What is the most obvious way that the following definition violates the rules? soup: a warm, fluid food item made from a tomato base

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Question 62

A definition should be neither too _ nor too _.

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Question 63

A good definition should apply principally to:

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Question 64

Which of the following definitions uses negative terms in an acceptable way?

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Question 65

Does a circular definition always lack a genus, or does it always lack a differentia?

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Question 66

What is the genus in the following definition? Dancing is how we express our inner feelings with our bodies.

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Question 67

Are stipulative definitions a type of logical definition?

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Question 68

Will every concept have obvious sharp borders that separate it from other concepts?

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Question 69

Shown below is a concept to define, followed by the genus that has been selected for the definition.Please choose the differentia that best COMPLETES the definition.(The definition might not be perfect, but choose the BEST one.) door: architectural feature

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Question 70

Which of the following does the text mention as a function of logical definitions?

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Question 71

A definition should include:

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Question 72

If a concept itself is vague, can it still have a logical definition?

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Question 73

What is/are the differentia of the following definition? Rain is what falls from the clouds and makes the ground wet.

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Question 74

If we define a rifle as "a handheld weapon," which of the following would be a counterexample?

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Question 75

The problem with vague, obscure, or metaphorical definitions is that:

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Question 76

Which of the following would be the best genus for a definition of coin?

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Question 77

What is the most obvious way that the following definition violates the rules? nose: a superficial protrusion harboring one terminus of the respiratory tract of a terrestrial Vertebrate

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Question 78

Which of the following definitions is metaphorical?

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Question 79

Every logical definition should include a(n) _ and a(n) _.

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When we teach someone what a concept means by pointing out a physical example and saying, "things like that," we are providing an ostensive definition, rather than a logical one.Is it possible to provide an ostensive definition for every concept?

What is the most obvious way that the following definition violates the rules? soup: a warm, fluid food item made from a tomato base

A definition should be neither too _ nor too _.

A good definition should apply principally to:

Which of the following definitions uses negative terms in an acceptable way?

Does a circular definition always lack a genus, or does it always lack a differentia?

What is the genus in the following definition? Dancing is how we express our inner feelings with our bodies.

Are stipulative definitions a type of logical definition?

Will every concept have obvious sharp borders that separate it from other concepts?

Shown below is a concept to define, followed by the genus that has been selected for the definition.Please choose the differentia that best COMPLETES the definition.(The definition might not be perfect, but choose the BEST one.) door: architectural feature

Which of the following does the text mention as a function of logical definitions?

A definition should include:

If a concept itself is vague, can it still have a logical definition?

What is/are the differentia of the following definition? Rain is what falls from the clouds and makes the ground wet.

If we define a rifle as "a handheld weapon," which of the following would be a counterexample?

The problem with vague, obscure, or metaphorical definitions is that:

Which of the following would be the best genus for a definition of coin?

What is the most obvious way that the following definition violates the rules? nose: a superficial protrusion harboring one terminus of the respiratory tract of a terrestrial Vertebrate

Which of the following definitions is metaphorical?

Every logical definition should include a(n) _ and a(n) _.

Classification

Propositions

Argument Analysis

Fallacies

Categorical Propositions

Categorical Syllogisms

Reasoning With Syllogisms

Propositional Logic-Propositions

Propositional Logic-Arguments

Predicate Logic

Inductive Generalizations

Argument by Analogy

Statistical Reasoning

Explanation

Probability

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Exam 2: Definitions

When we teach someone what a concept means by pointing out a physical example and saying, "things like that," we are providing an ostensive definition, rather than a logical one.Is it possible to provide an ostensive definition for every concept?

What is the most obvious way that the following definition violates the rules? soup: a warm, fluid food item made from a tomato base

A definition should be neither too _____ nor too _____.

A good definition should apply principally to:

Which of the following definitions uses negative terms in an acceptable way?

Does a circular definition always lack a genus, or does it always lack a differentia?

What is the genus in the following definition? Dancing is how we express our inner feelings with our bodies.

Are stipulative definitions a type of logical definition?

Will every concept have obvious sharp borders that separate it from other concepts?

Shown below is a concept to define, followed by the genus that has been selected for the definition.Please choose the differentia that best COMPLETES the definition.(The definition might not be perfect, but choose the BEST one.) door: architectural feature

Which of the following does the text mention as a function of logical definitions?

A definition should include:

If a concept itself is vague, can it still have a logical definition?

What is/are the differentia of the following definition? Rain is what falls from the clouds and makes the ground wet.

If we define a rifle as "a handheld weapon," which of the following would be a counterexample?

The problem with vague, obscure, or metaphorical definitions is that:

Which of the following would be the best genus for a definition of coin?

What is the most obvious way that the following definition violates the rules? nose: a superficial protrusion harboring one terminus of the respiratory tract of a terrestrial Vertebrate

Which of the following definitions is metaphorical?

Every logical definition should include a(n) _____ and a(n) _____.

Classification

Propositions

Argument Analysis

Fallacies

Categorical Propositions

Categorical Syllogisms

Reasoning With Syllogisms

Propositional Logic-Propositions

Propositional Logic-Arguments

Predicate Logic

Inductive Generalizations

Argument by Analogy

Statistical Reasoning

Explanation

Probability

Filters

A definition should be neither too _ nor too _.

Every logical definition should include a(n) _ and a(n) _.