It's possible to be precise about generalities (good philosophy), and it's possible to be precise about specifics (good measurement, good planning).

For example:

SpecificGeneral
PreciseGood measurement, solid observation, good planningGood philosophy
VagueStuff that's plain wrong.Getting lost in abstraction

Or:

SpecificGeneral
PreciseGood logic, good mathematicsDetail
VagueErrorEquivocation

Which set of examples would you prefer? Why?