D/I Arguments I
After drinking a bottle of Black Diamond Special Brew, Clyde noticed a slightly bitter aftertaste. Lauren and Nicole noticed the same thing when they drank some Black Diamond a year earlier. We conclude that every bottle of Black Diamond Special Brew has a slightly bitter after taste.
What is generalization & induction (this may fit other types of inductive arguments, depending on how you frame it)?
After smoking only a few cigarettes per day, Krista became addicted within two months. The same thing happened to Dave, Jean, and Marty. Therefore, since Dennis has been smoking a few cigarettes per day for the past two months, he may be addicted, too.
What is generalization/causal argument & induction? (I accept all)
If interest rates rise, then home sales will decline. Thus, if interest rates rise, then real estate prices will drop, because if home sales decline, then real estate prices will drop.
What is hypothetical syllogism & deduction?
Either Marilyn Manson or Marilyn Monroe is a popular film star. But Marilyn Manson is not a film star at all. Therefore, Marilyn Monroe is a popular film star.
What is disjunctive syllogism & deductive argument?
Natalie is a kleptomaniac. Therefore, she has a compulsion to steal things.
What is an argument from definition & deduction?
The annual snowfall here in Erie has been over 40 inches every year for the past 20 years. Therefore, probably the snowfall in Erie will be over 40 inches next year.
What is Prediction & Induction?
Given that R is the midpoint of the line AB, AR and RB have the same length.
The arctic ice cap has been shrinking for several years as a result of climate change, and that trend is expected to continue. Therefore, since arctic polar bears depend on that ice for survival, the arctic polar bear population will shrink in the years ahead.
What is prediction & induction? (would also take causal and generalization)
The 2004 Olympic games were held in either Athens or Salt Lake City. But they were not held in Athens. Therefore, they were held in Salt Lake City.
What is disjunctive syllogism & deduction?
George Foreman (a famous boxer and boxing analyst) states that Lennox Lewis was the best fighter of his time. Therefore, there's reason to take his view seriously.
What is argument from authority & induction?
Louis graduated from college after Cheri, and Cheri graduated after Denise. Therefore, it follows necessarily that Louis graduated after Denise.
What is mathematical argument & deduction?
No arsonists are publicly spirited citizens, because all arsonists are criminals, and no criminals are publicly spirited citizens.
What is syllogistic/categorical argument & deduction?
If rugby is a rough sport, then rugby injuries abound. It is the case that rugby is a rough sport. Therefore, rugby injuries abound.
What is hypothetical syllogism & deduction?
Make your own deductive argument using a favorite movie or show of yours.
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Make your own inductive argument using Gen Z (~people from 8 yrs old to their early 20s).
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