Consider the Phrase, "The Exception Proves the Rule

question 169

Essay

Consider the phrase, "The exception proves the rule." How does this phrase reflect prejudicial attitudes in the face of evidence contrary to one's attitude?

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Definitions:

Warm Current

A flow of warmer ocean water that moves in a defined direction and can influence the climate of nearby land areas.

Sea-Surface Temperatures

The temperature of the surface layer of the oceans, which can significantly influence weather and climate patterns.

El Niño

A condition that occurs when warmer-than-average ocean surface temperatures occur in the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific.

Eastern Pacific

A region of the Pacific Ocean located to the east of the International Date Line, typically referring to the ocean off the coasts of the Americas.