Is It Possible to Violate Any of the Rules for Definitions

question 45

Multiple Choice

Is it possible to violate any of the rules for definitions when choosing a genus?

• A)No, because all rule violations occur when choosing the differentia.
• B)No, because no matter how broad the genus, the definition can be made good by providing enough differentia.
• C)No, because the rules only tell us that a genus is required, but say nothing about what the genus must be.
• D)Yes, because all rule violations involve choosing the wrong genus.
• E)Yes, because, for example, the genus could make the definition circular.