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What is the next level after "class"?
Subclass
An enthymeme is best described as what?
An argument in which a premise or conclusion is left unstated.
What is Inductive Reasoning?
Taking specific examples that lead into a broader conclusion.
Georganne studies every night, so she will probably get an A.
What is the missing premise?
Students who study every night are likely to get good grades.
Fill out the conclusion (hint: pay attention to all terms):
"All starting NBA centers are incredibly tall, Victor Wembanyama is starting center in the NBA, ...."
"Wembanyama is incredibly tall."
What reasoning is this? Why?
It has been raining on Monday for last couple of weeks it will rain again next Monday
Inductive;
The particulars indicate a pattern
Why do rhetors leave part of an argument unstated?
To encourage the audience to engage/participate, build common grounds, or to keep arguments concise.
What reasoning is this? Why?
Plato is a Philosopher
Aristotle is Plato's student
Aristotle learned Philosophy
Deductive
General Rule -> Specific Case -> Factuary Conclusion
Fill out the major premise:
"...., Casper and Dracula are also ghosts and vampires, Casper and Dracula are immortal creatures."
"Ghosts and Vampires are immortal creatures."
What reasoning is this? Why?
A man leaves his house in the middle of the night
He leaves wearing the same clothing
He comes home hours later tired and exhausted
Therefore he works a night shift
Inductive
These specific observations don't necessarily indicate that he IS working a night shift; these examples can lead into different reasons why
True or False?
Is this a correct example of deduction...
"Donald Trump loves all his conservative followers, conservative people tend to vote republican in the federal election, Donald Trump loves looking forward to federal elections"
False
Major claim focuses on Donald Trump, not conservatives.
This restaurant is always packed, so it must be good.
What is the missing premise?
Restaurants that are always packed are usually good/popular.
TRY WITHOUT LOOKING AT YOUR NOTES
What term did Aristotle call "directions reasoning?"
Syllogisms
What reasoning is this? Why?
https://youtu.be/9OxT8uth3jI?si=x60qHrbanglhV1OE&t=218 (3:38 - 4:27)
Inductive
The unusual behavior inhibited by the suspect from the questions allowed Hal to draw a conclusion that he’s an Alien.
Those specific examples of not having a strong opinion on Obama and giving Hal niche information about him are specific observations.
Proactive: Clearer skin in just two weeks. Feel confident in your skin again.
What is the unstated premise?
Having clearer skin will make you feel more confident. Proactive will help you achieve clearer skin and therefore give you confidence.
OR
You do not feel confident.
Do not have clear skin.