PHI 1101 Lecture Notes - Statistical Syllogism, Beagle, Hasty Generalization

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An argument intended to provide probable (but not conclusive) support for its conclusion. The premises of a nondeductive argument are meant to make the conclusion probable or likely. Support for the conclusion is a matter of degree. Nondeductive arguments can be described as successful or unsuccessful. Accordingly, a successful nondeductive argument can have premises that make the conclusion close to certain, very likely, or somewhat likely. If the degree of support that the premises give the conclusion is little or none at all, then we describe the argument as being unsuccessful. A nondeductive argument is unsuccessful when its premises are not relevant to the conclusion, do not adequately support the conclusion, or do not provide sufficient information that is relevant for the conclusion. Are the following arguments successful or unsuccessful: there are times when many of us may need to protect ourselves from intruders.

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