RolStoppable said:
Then why do generally accepted classifications exist? Sorry for asking these questions, but this philosophical Krimskrams is not one of my strengths. |
This varies depending on what we're talking about. In a broader sense, things we define as, say, video games are classified the way they are so that communication is easier between people. This works for most things. When you say "I am going to the cinema to watch a movie", most people will understand what you mean.
The more specific and esoteric the definition and classification, though, the less it supports communication. If I speak to EBGames customers about "Mario games" they can intuit what I'm talking about if they have any experience in video games whatsoever. If I say "real Mario games" they would give me a blank stare. My coworkers don't even really acknowledge the fundamental differences between 2D and 3D Mario. To them, they are all just Mario games.
