PHI 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Ostensive Definition
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It asks for insight or clarity about an idea. Its debatable- not settled by referring to: empirical/ factual investigation. What are the traits of a good definition: personal preference, expert authority. A topic where there could be competing answers. And where you can produce reasons for those answers. It arises from people examining human life: and the answer could impact the way people live their lives. Of the idea itself, not just examples. We can certainly think of examples of brave actions. Socrates wants what s bravery to be answered with a definition. Defining concepts or ideas is a basic part of philosophical process. If a man is prepared to stand in the ranks, face up to the enemy and not run away, you can be sure he"s brave. Bravery d1- tan dip in ranks, face enemy, don"t run away. It does mention as element essentially present in all cases .
