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Can the strength of a non-deductive argument be objectively evaluated?
This question stems from an ongoing discussion I was having with @Bumble (link for anyone interested).
There are certain arguments that seem on the face of it very strong. For example, simply seeing ...
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Do informal arguments carry rational weight only if they can be formalized into a deductive, inductive, or abductive argument?
Suppose someone writes an essay in natural language, structured in paragraphs, to argue for a thesis. If this essay cannot be formalized into one or more formal arguments—each adhering to the ...
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What logical fallacy is an accusation of "ad hominem" attacks?
An "ad hominem" attack is a fallacious tactic of deflection and shifting the focus of the argument. Equally so is an accusation of "ad hominem" attacks, where the accuser perceives ...
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