Which of the following is NOT a type of inductive argument?
A. analogy
B. causal argument
C. modus ponens
D. generalization
Answer: C
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a. If P, then Q. Q. There P. b. If P then Q Not Q. Therefore Not P c. If P then Q. Not P. Therefore Not Q. d. If P Then Q. P. Therefore Q.
We can reject a thought experiment on the grounds that its
A. assumptions are unreasonable. B. situations are physically impossible. C. outcome produces too much agreement. D. results are unfavorable. E. none of these