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Lesson 5: Rules for Defining By Genus and Difference in Logic
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- 1What are the six rules for defining by genus and difference?A definition should...
1. State the essential attributes of a term.
2. Not be circular
3. Not be too broad or too narrow.
4. Not be unclear or figurative
5. Be stated positively, if possible.
6. Be of the same part of speech as the term. - 2What should you avoid when defining by genus and difference?Avoid...
1. Using synonyms
2. Using unessential attributes
3. Using negative definitions
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