PHIL347N Week 4 Discussion: Distinguishing Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

PHIL347N Week 4 Discussion: Distinguishing Inductive and Deductive Reasoning. The Basic Structure of Deductive and Inductive Arguments Click on the following links to view argument examples: Link: Deductive Argument Example Link: Inductive Argument Initial Post Instructions For the initial post, address the following:  Find and post examples of deductive and inductive arguments. Do NOT use an argument example which clearly indicates it is an example of an inductive/deductive argument.  For each example, evaluate its logical strength, using the concepts and ideas presented in the textbook readings, the lesson, and any other source you find that helps you to evaluate the validity (deductive) or strength (inductive) of the argument. You can use examples from the text, or you can find examples elsewhere. o Editorials and opinion columns are a good source, as are letters to the editor. Blogs will also often be based on arguments. o Use mapping and evaluative techniques to make sure it is an argument.  Is it inductive or deductive? Explain why.  Does it pass the tests of validity and strength? Explain. Follow-Up Post Instructions Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Do you agree with their analysis – be very specific about why you agree or disagree. Writing Requirements  Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)  Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)  APA format for in-text citations and list of references Grading This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:  Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines Course Outcomes (CO): 3, 4 Due Date for Initial Post: By 11:59 p.m. MT Recommended by Wednesday Due Date for Follow-Up Posts: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday Posts must be on separate days. Search entries or author Filter replies by unreadUnread Collapse replies Expand replies Subscribed  Collapse SubdiscussionJason Oakes Jason Oakes Apr 21, 2021Local: Apr 21 at 12:40am<br>Course: Apr 20 at 10:40pm Manage Discussion Entry And here we go with another week. Over the years teaching this kind of material, I have come up with 2 words that I think are helpful when trying to understand and recognize the difference between inductive and deductive arguments. Inductive = Probability Deductive = Watertight Here is what this is intended to remind you of. Inductive argument are based around what is likely or probable (the conclusion is likely to follow from the premises). Deductive arguments are meant to give an argument that is necessary, or as I say watertight (the conclusion logically MUST follow from the premises). Example of Inductive (probability) 1. Most surgeons are egotistical 2. Dr. Funke is a surgeon Therefore Dr. Funke is likely egotistical If 1 and 2 are True, than the conclusion has a high probability of being true, but Dr. Funke could be the exception - a non-egotistical surgeon..................................