Misusing a concept’s level of abstraction produces serious theoretical error.

Evidence

This same conflict led him, not surprisingly, into some of his characteristic errors. — James W. Carey, Communication as Culture- Essays on…, 148 (#exemplifies, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Mastering a theory’s principles alone does not ensure correct application; Dewey’s conflicting definitions of communication caused characteristic errors in his thought — James W. Carey, Communication as Culture- Essays on…, 148; A true but incomplete theory can make its holder misread anomalies (+4 more)

Related

• Dewey’s conflicting definitions of communication caused characteristic errors in his thought (similarity 0.90)
• Mastering a theory’s principles alone does not ensure correct application (similarity 0.80)

Broader Connections

• Mastering a theory’s principles alone does not ensure correct application #expands (0.85)
• A true but incomplete theory can make its holder misread anomalies #expands (0.85)
• Dewey’s conflicting definitions of communication caused characteristic errors in his thought #exemplifies (0.82) — James W. Carey, Communication as Culture- Essays on…, 148