Arguments by Analogy Flashcards
1
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Arguments by Analogy Form
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A and B both have properties P1, P2, P3, P4,…..
A has the further property Pn+1
Therefore, B probably has property Pn+1
2
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Standard Form of Analogical Arguments
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Inductive:
A is S
A is/ is not P
Therefore All/ No S is P
Deductive:
B is S
Therefore B is/ is not P
3
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Four Criteria for evaluating analogical arguments
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- Relevant similarities
- Relevant dissimilarities
- The number of instances compared
- Diversity among cases