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Lesson 1: Purposes and Types of Definitions in Logic
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- 1What is a term?A term is a concept that is expressed precisely in words.
- 2What is a definition?A definition is a statement that gives the meaning of a term.
- 3What are the six purposes of definitions?Definitions...
1. Show relationships
2. Remove ambiguity
3. Reduce vagueness
4. Increase vocabulary
5. Can explain concepts theoretically
6. Can influence attitudes - 4What kind of definition removes ambiguity?A lexical definition.
A lexical definition is the sort of definition one would find in a dictionary. - 5What does the word "ambiguous" mean?An ambiguous word has more than one definition.
- 6What kind of definition removes vagueness?A precising definition.
A precising definition would not be found in a dictionary; they apply only to the situation in which they are used. - 7What kind of definition increases vocabulary?A stipulative definition.
A stipulative definition, if widely accepted, will increase the vocabulary of the language to which they are added. - 8What kind of definition explains concepts theoretically?A theoretical definition.
Accepting a theoretical definition is like accepting a theory about the term being defined. - 9What kind of definition can influence attitudes?A persuasive definition.
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