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Deductive vs Inductive (Deductive (General ---> Specific (more certain)…
Deductive vs Inductive
Deductive
General ---> Specific (more certain) Reasoning
Formal
Reasoning from know premises ---> Certain (inevitable) conclusions
If true ---> Conclusion True
Conclusion in premise
"Syllogism"
EXAMPLE: turtles are vegetarians ---> Bessie is turtle ---> Bessie is vegetarian
Major ---> Minor premise
Inductive
Specific ---> General (less certain) Reasoning
Informal (everyday argument)
Uncertain inferences ---> probability(posibility) > certainty
not right/wrong but can be weak/strong
collect evidence ---> make argument
EXAMPLE: Exercise promotes weight loss ---> exercise lowers stress levels ---> improves mood/attitude ---> better health
Both inductive & deductive
Both equally have a chance of a good argument
