Arguments by Analogy Flashcards

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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

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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

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Four Criteria for evaluating analogical arguments

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  1. Relevant similarities
  2. Relevant dissimilarities
  3. The number of instances compared
  4. Diversity among cases
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