(10) (a) Man is a rational animal.
(b) Man is a rational biped (proximate genus).
In the case of the immature mind the first definition would be clearer. Why?
(11) “A property of a term is any mark or characteristic which belongs to that term.” Is this definition logical? Give reasons.
(12) What is the difference between the logical and the popular conception of property?
(13) Is there any difference between the logical and popular conception of accidents?
(14) “The term conferentia might be used to stand for theessence of the genus, as the term differentia represents the essence of the species.”[6] Explain this.
(15) John Stuart Mill affirms that there is no such thing as a real definition. Discuss this.
(16) In your opinion, of the five rules of logical definition what one is violated most by the average teacher? Give reasons.
(17) Distinguish between symbol and content.