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Eliciting Emotions

Eliciting Emotions Response to Classmate 1 Hello, I agree with you. Eliciting emotions is not the best way of persuading someone of something true. Even though it might work sometimes, most people...

Inductive Generalization and Statistical Syllogism

Inductive Generalization and Statistical Syllogism Inductive generalization Inductive generalization entails reasoning from instances. Inductive reasoning based on what is acknowledged develops new...

On Induction

On Induction Regarding the author’s question, “Have we any reason to suppose that past events will hold in the future?” I would answer yes, which would be based on the nature and...

Gun Violence

Gun Violence Gun control is increasingly becoming a contemporary concern following mass shooting incidences. From 2000 to 2014, America has recorded about 126 mass gunfire. This issue propels gun...

Valid Forms of Reasoning

Valid Forms of Reasoning Philosophy 170: Introduction to Logic Worksheet Four When does the conclusion follow from the premises? The conclusion follows from the premises when the argument is valid. ...

Symbolic Notations

Symbolic Notations Week 3 Worksheet Three *Please read everything below carefully and fill in whenever you are asked to fill in your answers. Topic: Symbolic Notations We already learned that how to...