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Philosophy

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What is a deductive argument A Deductive argument demonstrates that something is the case. If X then Y, X, so Y.
What is an Inductive argument And argument that does not prove or demonstrate something is the case; it suggests an idea. An Inductive argument must meet criteria, the more criteria the argument meets, the more cogent it is.
What is Validity An argument is valid iff its conclusion can not be false when its premises are true.
What is Soundness An argument is sound iff and only if it is structured in a way of a guaranteed conclusion. The argument must be valid and the premises mush be true.
How does a Deductive argument fail A Deductive argument fails if it is not valid and if it is not sound.
How does an Inductive argument fail An Inductive argument fails when it does not meet any of the criteria for an Inductive argument.
Criteria for an Inductive argument 1. Representation, 2. Relevance, 3. Diversity, 4. Absence of Defeaters, 5. Simplicity
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