Question

According to ethical theorists, autonomy is one of the first virtues. people should be free to make their own decisions about those things that pertain to them. therefore, voluntary euthanasia is morally correct. this is an example of what type of generalization?

Answer 1

The answer is a sweeping generalization. It is applying a general rule to a specific occasion without appropriate evidence. While the opposite of the sweeping generalization is hasty generalization is applying a specific rule to a general situation without proper evidence.

Answer 2

Answer:

The action of voluntary euthanasia based on freedom of speech is the example of sweeping generalization. Sweeping generalization is made when rules that are generally accepted correctly are used incorrectly in certain instances. It is contrast compared to hasty generalization. Hasty generalization is generalizing something without enough samples.

Explanation:

Aforementioned, sweeping generalization is the reverse of hasty generalization. They have slightly similarities and often many people still confused about the differences between the two. There are differences to make it easy comparing sweeping generalization and hasty generalization:

1. Sweeping Generalization

Sweeping generalization implements a general statement too broad. If someone takes and implements a common rule, due to the specific features of the case, the rule does not implement, then this person makes a sweeping generalization fallacy.

• The author applies rules that generally apply to all cases, ignoring exceptions to those rules to prove their intentions.

• They often use these words: all, always, never, every, anything, no one, and none. Sometimes, hasty generalization also uses these words too. So, it should be noticed based on their intentions.

2. Hasty Generalization

Hasty generalization fallacy was created on the May 11, 1997. It is purposely or inadvertently used almost all the time in speech and in writing, in formal arguments or in casual conversations. It occurs as a consequence of prejudice or lazy reasoning.

• A hasty generalization shows a general rule according to few or atypical examples.  

• Stereotype is similar, but based on ethnicity, gender, race, social, political, professional, or religious group.

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Keywords : Ethical theorist, generalization

Subject  : Social Studies

Class  : 10-12

Sub-Chapter : Philosophy