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Classifying Arguments
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Philosophy
Undergraduate 1
10/14/2009

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Term
Argument by Analogy
Definition
Peoples bodies are like cars
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Arguments by Causes
Definition

"People who meditate tend to be calmer. Therefore, meditation calms you down."

"People with dog live longer, in relaity if you can afford a dog, you are probably well off anyways"

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Arguments by Examples
Definition
Can be analogies, but are not always...can be just by example.
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Rules for Arguments by example
Definition

1. give more than 1 example

2. use representative examples.

3. background info!!

4. counter examples are most effective strategy!

Term
Deductive Argument
Definition
absolutly true or absolutly false
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Non deductive
Definition
arguments by analogy and any moral issue that is argued
Term
Ad Hominem
Definition
You can say someone is a bad person, but you must analyze certain things that make them bad.
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Modus Ponens
Definition

"If apples have seeds, then it is a fruit. Apples have seeds. Therefore it is a fruit."

If a then f

a

therefore f

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oM
Definition
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