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arguments

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are either valid or invalid

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what is an extensional definition?

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indicates the set examples or types to which the term applies

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what are the kinds of extensional definitions ?

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ostensive
enumerative
by subclass

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ostensive defintion

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literally involves pointing to members

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enumerative defintion

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lists the individuals (never kinds)

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by subclass

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lists kinds or groups (not individuals )

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intensional definitions

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indicates the characteristics a thing must have in order to be considered a member of the class

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what are the kinds of intensional definitions ?

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• lexical
• stipulative
  -precising
• theoretical

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lexical defintion

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traditional , customary or common use of term

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stipulative definition

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dictates a meaning for a certain context or purpose

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premising defintion

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makes a lexical definition more exact for some context or purpose

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theoretical definition

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tries to express a perfect understanding of the essence of what the term is talking about