Both Uses
arbitrary
in
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
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- When Quality enters the picture as a third metaphysical entity, the preselection of facts is no longer arbitrary.†
Part 3 *arbitrary = based on chance or impulse
- But to apply these classifications to a whole field of knowledge such as English composition seemed arbitrary and impractical.†
Part 4
Definitions:
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(1)
(arbitrary) based on chance or impulse (rather than upon reasoning, consistent rules, or a proper sense of fairness)
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)