arguements Flashcards
1
Q
deductive reasoning
A
provide logical reasoning for conclusions
arguing from general to particular
all men are mortal
ali is a man
ali is mortal
2
Q
inductive argument
A
-provide probable support for the conclusion
- cannot guarantee the truth of the conclusion
- it’s impossible logically to deny the conclusion
- deals with probabilities but not certainties
-most students support labour
maria is a student
maria supports labour
3
Q
a priori
A
independent of experience.
Proposition made with logic
x is red so x has a colour
4
Q
a posteriori
A
have to experience it to know it
“all swans are white”
5
Q
synthetic
A
true by experience
“everything with a heart has a kidney”
“it often rains in london”
6
Q
Analytic
A
a statement that is true by definition
“salmon is a fish”
