Which of the following is true of good definitions?

A. A good definition uses the word being defined (or a variation of that word) as a part of the definition.
B. A good definition provides all of the essential characteristics of what is being defined.
C. A good definition makes use of figurative language.
D. All of these answers are correct.


Answer: B

Philosophy & Belief

You might also like to view...

Consider ~ (E ? ~G) ? (G v ~E). How many rows must the truth table for this formula have?

A) 2 rows B) 4 rows C) 8 rows

Philosophy & Belief

INSTRUCTIONS: Select the conclusion that follows in a single step from the given premises. Throughout this test, write your answer on the form provided. Erasure marks may cause the grading machine to mark your answer wrong. Given the following premises: 1 . D ? (?A ? ?

A) 2 . ?A ? (R • M) 3 . ~R • ?M A) D ? ?A 1, Taut B) D ? A 1, DN C) D ? (R • M) 1, 2, HS D) ??A 2, 3, MT E) ?(R • M) 3, DM

Philosophy & Belief

Affirming the consequent is a deductively valid pattern of reasoning.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Philosophy & Belief

According to Melvin Anshen, the case for a broad view of corporate responsibility can be defended on the basis of

there always being a kind of social contract existing between business and society.

a. True b. False

Philosophy & Belief