How exactly does this differ from the “No true Scotsman” fallacy?
First and second, we define “true Scottsman” as what we want him to be. Third, we reject everyone who does not meet our definition. Fourth, hopefully there remains at least one person compatible with our definition.
I’m well aware of the parallel. But a lot of LWer’s seem to approve of the TSD when it takes the form redefining a term scientifically.
ETA: case in point
How exactly does this differ from the “No true Scotsman” fallacy?
First and second, we define “true Scottsman” as what we want him to be. Third, we reject everyone who does not meet our definition. Fourth, hopefully there remains at least one person compatible with our definition.
I’m well aware of the parallel. But a lot of LWer’s seem to approve of the TSD when it takes the form redefining a term scientifically.
ETA: case in point