Can a Definition Violate One of the Rules and Still

question 11

Multiple Choice

Can a definition violate one of the rules and still be meaningful?

• A)No, since a violation of the rules would make the definition self-contradictory.
• B)No, since a violation of the rules would reduce the definition to complete nonsense.
• C)Yes, but only when the problem is that the definition is too narrow or too broad.
• D)Yes, because it might still contain helpful information about the concept.
• E)Yes, but only when the problem is that the definition lacks a genus.

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Definitions:

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic depression that took place during the 1930s, beginning in the United States.

Tax Cut

A reduction in the amount of taxes imposed by the government.

Fiscal Policy

involves government spending and tax policies to influence economic conditions, including levels of employment, inflation, and economic growth.

Government Purchases

Expenditures by the government on goods and services that directly affect the economy, including infrastructure and public projects.