Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 6, 7
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Introduction
"Everyone is entitled to their own opinions – but not their own facts." (Daniel Patrick Moynihan, cited in V...
PHIL 347 Week 4 Discussion: Distinguishing Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
(Including Follow-ups)
Required Resources
Read/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 Arguments
Click on the following links to view argument examples: Link: Deductive Argument Example Link:
Inductive Argument
Initial 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 Instructions
Respond 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
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