Converse Accident

Definition: An exception to a generalization is applied to cases where the generalization should apply. Examples: (i) Because we allow terminally ill patients to use heroin, we should allow everyone to use heroin. (ii) Because you allowed Jill, who was hit by a truck, to hand in her assignment late, you should allow the entire class to hand in their assignments late. Proof: Identify the generalization in question and show how the special case was an exception to the generalization.