PHIL 347 Week 4 Discussion; Distinguishing Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 8, 9, 17 (Introduction) Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Click on the following tabs to review the concepts that will be addressed in this activity:  Valid Argument Structures Deductive Inductive A valid structure is the way in which an argument is put together that assures it will pass the test of logical strength. The Basic Structure of Deductive and Inductive ArgumentsClick on the following links to view argument examples: Link: Deductive Argument Example Link: Inductive ArgumentInitial Post Instructions For the initial post, address the following: Find and post examples of deductive and inductive arguments. 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. Editorials and opinion columns are a good source, 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. Follow-Up Post InstructionsRespond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Do you agree with their analysis – be very specific about why you agree or disagree. Writing Requirements Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up) Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source) APA format for in-text citations and list of references In my effort to help clarify the differences between inductive and deductive arguments, I found another established source of information on the topic. The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (2020) gave several argument examples and then explained the differences in their reasons, making them deductive or inductive. Attempting to keep this assignment simple while I continue to navigate th