Friday, November 21, 2008
Discussing Reasoning
So, during a speech or actually any presentation that has to do with the English language, the audience will have to decipher the different types of arguments such as deductive, inductive, causal, and analogical. So, arguements have a basic format. They all have premises with sets the stage for a conclusion. A deductive argument uses logic to unlock arguments. It is often straightforward and doesn't need a lot of support to be valid. A inductive argument is based on personal experiences... it's an argument that cannot be completely fact. It can only use supported evidence in order to make the argument stronger or weaker. Then there is causal which uses events that trigger other events in order to get to a conclusion. Finally, there is analogical which compares and contrasts two scenario and draws similarities in each of them.
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Hello,
I find working with deductive arguments is easier than inductive arguments. With a deductive, the premise cannot be true and the conclusion false so it is easier to believe a valid argument, especially since a deductive argument proves or demonstrates the conclusion. With an inductive, it is a little trickery because the premises do not prove the conclusion but merely support it. Therefore, you have to make sure your premises are strong supports for your conclusion if you wish to persuade somebody that what you say is true. In addition, it is easier to prove the validity of a deductive argument using categorical logic. Inductive arguments are a lot more involved using inductive syllogism, and having to figure out the probability of the conclusion.
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