Discussion – Inductive and Deductive Arguments

Discussion – Inductive and Deductive Arguments

Deductive Argument Example

Green energy comes from natural sources that are clean and renewable, contributing to a sustainable environment. Advances in technology have enabled organizations to innovate and develop energy sources with lower carbon emissions, resulting in reduced environmental pollution. This leads to fewer cases of diseases that affect both children and adults (Amollo, 2024).

Evaluation of the Argument

The argument provided above is deductive because the conclusion follows from the premises. In other words, if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true. Evaluating the argument based on logical steps, first for validity, the argument is valid because if both premises are true, then the conclusion cannot be false. Besides, the structure of the argument ensures that the conclusion follows logically from the premises. Evaluating the soundness of the argument, I evaluated the truth of the premises. Both premises are factually accurate, making the argument sound as well.

Inductive Argument Example

 For more than a decade, the steadily increasing rate of overdose deaths involving prescription opioids continued with little notice. But that changed around 2011 when the CDC declared deaths from prescription painkillers an “epidemic.” In the years that followed, the U.S. healthcare and public health systems took steps to rein in prescribing of opioid painkillers. The CDC developed guidelines aimed at reducing risky prescribing patterns, and many states implemented legal restrictions in addition to the voluntary, well-meaning attempts made by many healthcare providers to be more cautious in prescribing opioid painkillers. The leveling-off of prescription opioid overdose deaths after 2011 suggests some degree of success. However, it was limited, and rates never declined in any large or durable way (The opioid epidemic in the United States, 2024).

Evaluation of the Argument

This argument is inductive because it is based on the premise that repeated preventative strategies lead to a probable conclusion. The argument is strong because the premises could stand alone, and each supports the conclusion. In addition, for an inductive argument to be cogent, the premises must be true and the argument strong. Since the premise is true and the argument is strong, this inductive argument is cogent.

References

The opioid epidemic in the United States (2024) SHADAC. https://www.shadac.org/opioid-epidemic-united-states (Accessed: 29 May 2024).

Amollo, A. (2024) Mitigate climate change by using Green Energy, Nation. https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/letters/mitigate-climate-change-byusing-green-energy-4637486.

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For the initial post, address the following:

Find and post examples of deductive and inductive arguments. Do NOT use an argument example that 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.

Discussion – Inductive and Deductive Arguments

Editorials and opinion columns are good sources, as are letters to the editor. Blogs will also often be based on arguments.
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.