03-21-2011, 04:17 AM
(03-20-2011, 07:01 AM)rothschild Wrote:(03-19-2011, 11:16 PM)BlueTiki Wrote: "Universal Generalizations"?
Please . . . enlighten me to this term.
A universal generalization is one which pertains to all members or items of a group, whereas an existential generalization does not.
Dude . . .
I think what you're going for (if you are trying to emphasize the danger of stereotyping a group, set or sub-set) is: Inappropriate Generalization.
AKA - Logical Fallacy (also - Proof by Example).
If not, then you were clearly were asleep during class (Calculus) and might consider a refresher course.
Are you trying for predicate logic inference terminology?
It would be easier to state "Stereotyping, Bad - Respect Everyone, Good".