R&A Part 2

Question 1

Ambiguity

Answer 1

When a word has more than one meaning & it’s unspecified which meaning is required.

Question 2

Vagueness

Answer 2

When a word is imprecise with extent.

Question 3

Extensional Definitions

Answer 3

A term that is applicable to a certain list.

Question 4

Intensional Definitions

Answer 4

A list of properties to fulfil in order to be defined as such.

Question 5

Enumerative Definitions (extensional)

Answer 5

Names the members individually.

Question 6

Definitions by Sub-Class (extensional)

Answer 6

Names the members in groups, as types of things.

Question 7

Lexical Defintiions (intensional)

Answer 7

Reports the conventional definition, as it would appear in the dictionary.

Question 8

Stipulative Definitions (intensional)

Answer 8

Specifies the intension independently of convention with a new term.

Question 9

Precising Definitions (intensional)

Answer 9

Seeks to reduce vagueness of a terms conventional meaning.

Question 10

Theoretical Definitions (intensional)

Answer 10

Seeks to improve on a conventional meaning via a theory.

Question 11

Evaluating Arguments - Equivocation

Answer 11

moves between 2 or more different meanings/interpretations of one word.

Question 12

Evaluating Arguments - Verbal Dispute

Answer 12

A disagreement about the meaning given to a word, not a disagreement regarding facts.

Question 13

Evaluating Arguments - Persuasive Definition

Answer 13

The force of the argument depends on a word being defined in a way that generates a desired outcome.