(18) Why are descriptive definitions best for young children? What educational principle is involved?
(19) From the standpoint of the five rules for logical definition criticise the following:
(1) A man is a reasonable vertebrate.
(2) A gentleman is a man with no visible means of support.
(3) A man is an organized entity whose cognitive powers function rationally.
(4) A metal is an element with a metallic luster.
(5) A triangle is a figure of three sides.
(6) A teacher is one who imparts knowledge.
(7) Education is the process of drawing out all that is beautiful in the body and noble in the soul.
(8) A democrat is a man who believes in free trade.