Definition

Oxford, GB: Oxford University Press (1963)
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The purpose of this book is to clarify the concept of definition and improve defining activities.

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9780198241607   0198241607

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10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198241607.001.0001

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original Robinson, Richard (1950) "Definition". Clarendon Press
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I Disagreements about Definition.  (pages 1-11)
II Word-Thing Definition.  (pages 12-34)
III Lexical Definition.  (pages 35-58)
IV Stipulative Definition.  (pages 59-92)
V Methods of Word-Thing Definition.  (pages 93-148)
Real Definition.  (pages 149-192)
VII Definition in Mathematics.  (pages 193-200)

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