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| − | A '''normative statement''' is one that makes a value judgment; that is, it says something about what one ought or ought not do. [[The Ten Commandments]], for example, are all normative statements. This is in contrast with an | + | A '''normative statement''' is one that makes a value judgment; that is, it says something about what one ought or ought not do. [[The Ten Commandments]], for example, are all normative statements. This is in contrast with an [[Positive Statement]]. The following are normative: |
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#"Many Americans pray daily." | #"Many Americans pray daily." | ||
#"Some people steal." | #"Some people steal." | ||
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Revision as of 14:36, April 3, 2007
A normative statement is one that makes a value judgment; that is, it says something about what one ought or ought not do. The Ten Commandments, for example, are all normative statements. This is in contrast with an Positive Statement. The following are normative:
- "Everyone should pray daily."
- "Stealing is wrong."
But these are empirical:
- "Many Americans pray daily."
- "Some people steal."
