# The definition of "choose"

**URL:** <https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/the-definition-of-choose/3120>\
**Category:** Metaphysics & Epistemology\
**Created:** [September 17, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/the-definition-of-choose/3120 "2026-09-17T17:09:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![Elephant](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/www.thephilosophyforum.com/elephant/32/294_2.png) [@Elephant](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/u/Elephant)\
**Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/the-definition-of-choose/3120/103 "2026-10-01T16:39:54Z")

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> [@Syamsu](#):
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> Do you accept the rule to accurately reflect the logic used in conversation?

Remind me again what rule? Sorry, I haven’t been reading this thread.

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**Author:** ![Syamsu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b19c9b/32.png) [@Syamsu](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/u/Syamsu)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/the-definition-of-choose/3120/104 "2026-10-16T12:49:23Z")

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I propose that there is a rule in philosophy for the ownership of words, which rule is about clarity. That the use of words in conversation must be analyzed, to obtain the definition for a word. And that any deviation from that definition must be made clear. So as to prevent people from illegetimately borrowing the meaning of words from conversation.

As like for instance, people who like to define choosing in terms of selection, or who like to objectify emotions. That logic is not actually in conversation, but still they pretend to talk about the same thing, as is talked about in conversation.

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**Author:** ![Elephant](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/www.thephilosophyforum.com/elephant/32/294_2.png) [@Elephant](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/u/Elephant)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/the-definition-of-choose/3120/105 "2026-10-17T02:35:29Z")

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Ok I agree with what you said that the usage must be obvious. But let me go back to my contention about your use of the word automatic when talking about a behavior that has been repeated many times it has become automatic. That assertion cannot be used in a lot of what we do repeatedly. Driving to and from work is repetitive but certainly there are decisions that are constantly made every second. These decisions are not automatic as I understand how you mean it.

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