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| Generalization: a generalization is the extension of a statement (an attribution of properties) that applies to a domain D of objects to an object domain E that is larger than D and contains D. Time points may also belong to the subject domain. A property which fully applies to the objects of an object domain may be partially applicable to the objects of a larger domain. See also validity, general invalidity, general, predication, methods._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Adam Smith on Generalization - Dictionary of Arguments
Otteson I 16 Generalization/observations/Adam Smith/Otteson: In practice, we engage this process [of generalization] simply by asking ourselves what a fully-informed but disinterested person would think about our conduct. If such a person would approve, then we may proceed; if he would disapprove, then we should desist. >Impartiality. If we heed what we imagine would be this impartial spectator’s judgment, then we feel a pleasurable satisfaction based on an imagined sympathy between our own moral sentiments and the impartial spectator’s imagined sentiments. This pleasure reinforces our behavior, and helps develop our judgment in good directions. By contrast, if we disobey or depart from the impartial spectator’s imagined judgment, then we feel an unpleasant guilt based on the antipathy between our sentiments and those of the impartial spectator. This provides a disincentive for the behavior that, again, helps develop our judgment properly. >Ideal observer/Adam Smith, >Objectivity, >Intersubjectivity, >Morals, >Behavior, >Ethics, >Community._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
EconSmith I Adam Smith The Theory of Moral Sentiments London 2010 EconSmithV I Vernon L. Smith Rationality in Economics: Constructivist and Ecological Forms Cambridge 2009 Otteson I James R. Otteson The Essential Adam Smith Vancouver: Fraser Institute. 2018 |
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