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(2) p is true.
(2) S is a male
(3) S is unmarried
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● (1), (2) and (3) together constitutes the sufficient condition for
“bachelor”. If (1), (2) and (3) are true of S, then S must be a
bachelor.
Good Definition
[‘Too Broad’ and ‘Too Narrow’ Definitions]
Is the following a good definition? Why or why not?
S is a bachelor means that:
(1) S is an adult
(2) S is unmarried
Is the following a good definition? Why or why not?
S is a bachelor means that:
© Dr. Mostofa N. Mansur
(1) S is an adult
(2) S is a male
(3) S is unmarried
pocket.
(C) The man who will get the job has ten
coins in his pocket.
(ii) C is true
(iii) Smith is justified in believing that C
have a justified true belief that it is 9:55 am, but you actually
do not know that this is the correct time.