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... probable argument , on the other hand , is one in which the data do not necessitate the conclusion , but make it more or less probable . An argument is probable when , if you admit P , you are probably com- mitted to Q. An argument is ...
... probable argument , on the other hand , is one in which the data do not necessitate the conclusion , but make it more or less probable . An argument is probable when , if you admit P , you are probably com- mitted to Q. An argument is ...
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... probable upon the evidence , or probable in terms of the evidence . Once again I suggest etymologies . The word probable is de- rived from a Latin word probare meaning to probe , or to prove . The notion of probe comes very close to ...
... probable upon the evidence , or probable in terms of the evidence . Once again I suggest etymologies . The word probable is de- rived from a Latin word probare meaning to probe , or to prove . The notion of probe comes very close to ...
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... probable than H1 . Principle of Permanent Kinds : the postulate that in respect of natural kinds , the nature of things does not change . ( P. 277. ) Principle of Sufficient Reason : there is a reason , or ex- planation , for everything ...
... probable than H1 . Principle of Permanent Kinds : the postulate that in respect of natural kinds , the nature of things does not change . ( P. 277. ) Principle of Sufficient Reason : there is a reason , or ex- planation , for everything ...
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ANALYZING A DEFINITION | 3 |
ANALYZING A SYLLOGISM | 4 |
ANALYZING A DILEMMA | 5 |
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absurd admit analogy analyzed antonym argument from agreement argument from convergence argument from instances argument from prediction Argumentum Argumentum ad Populum Aristotle atomic weights axioms believe Caesar calculus of classes causal connection cause class analysis conclusion contradictory crows are black deductive system defined definiendum definiens definition deny Dicto Simpliciter dilemma discourse disjunctive disjunctive proposition enthymeme EUTH Euthyphro examined example facts fallacy of arguing falsity figure geometry gods hypothesis implicans implies Q inference Irrelevant Evidence Latin limited variety logical relations logicians Materials for Analysis matter meaning Meletus ment named nature necessary argument paradox piety pious plane geometry Post Hoc postulate of limited premisses primary evaluations primitive notions primitive propositions principle prob probable proof prove Q is true question rationale reason reductio ad absurdum reference relevant sense Socrates Suppose theorems things tion Topic truth types of probanda universe of discourse valid word