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# er
no, it means the exception that test whether the rule is correct or not.

but.

but, that doesn't make sense. hmmm.
(I helped save b3ta! The Alchemist king of the needlessly complicated, Thu 5 Apr 2007, 15:01, archived)
# The exception
(to the usual course of things) might sometimes prove (or provide evidence for) the rule as well. This would strengthen the rule.
(I helped save b3ta! oldpeopleinthecemetery, Thu 5 Apr 2007, 15:05, archived)
# so, what
Still not following.

Rule: BMW drivers are wankers
Exception: Man X is not a wanker and owns one.

Surely that means the rule is defeated?
(I helped save b3ta! AutoPrawn is glad we're living in the future now, Thu 5 Apr 2007, 15:07, archived)
# But surely an exception by definition
is an instance or case not conforming to the general rule.

So If you try test a rule with an exception, the rule will always fail
(I helped save b3ta! AutoPrawn is glad we're living in the future now, Thu 5 Apr 2007, 15:05, archived)
# The exception is something unusual.
So if you know something about human, you can asked whether it applies to all animals as well. "Humans are made from jellybeans. So are monkeys. Therefore monkeys (the exception) proves (tests) the rule for all animals".
(I helped save b3ta! oldpeopleinthecemetery, Thu 5 Apr 2007, 15:09, archived)
# Logic rules hurt my brain
(I helped save b3ta! AutoPrawn is glad we're living in the future now, Thu 5 Apr 2007, 15:10, archived)