Logic / Unit 1 Logic 018 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Deductive vs. Inductive
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The idea
Deductive arguments claim their conclusion follows necessarily. Inductive arguments claim it follows probably.
In practice
"Every raven ever observed is black, so the next one will be" — inductive. Strong, but not guaranteed.
Where people slip
Inductive arguments are not failed deductions. They're a different game with different rules.
Your place on the trail
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