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The Argument from Analogy

Description: The Argument from Analogy is a philosophical argument that uses analogies to support a conclusion. Analogies are comparisons between two things that are similar in some respects. The argument from analogy is based on the idea that if two things are similar in some respects, then they are likely to be similar in other respects as well.
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What is the Argument from Analogy?

  1. A philosophical argument that uses analogies to support a conclusion.

  2. A logical fallacy that occurs when two things are compared that are not similar.

  3. A type of argument that uses evidence to support a conclusion.

  4. A method of reasoning that uses deductive logic to reach a conclusion.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Analogy is a philosophical argument that uses analogies to support a conclusion. Analogies are comparisons between two things that are similar in some respects. The argument from analogy is based on the idea that if two things are similar in some respects, then they are likely to be similar in other respects as well.

What is an analogy?

  1. A comparison between two things that are similar in some respects.

  2. A logical fallacy that occurs when two things are compared that are not similar.

  3. A type of argument that uses evidence to support a conclusion.

  4. A method of reasoning that uses deductive logic to reach a conclusion.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects. Analogies are often used to explain or illustrate a point.

What is the basis of the Argument from Analogy?

  1. The idea that if two things are similar in some respects, then they are likely to be similar in other respects as well.

  2. The idea that all things are connected.

  3. The idea that the universe is governed by natural laws.

  4. The idea that the human mind is capable of understanding the universe.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Analogy is based on the idea that if two things are similar in some respects, then they are likely to be similar in other respects as well.

What are some examples of analogies?

  1. The heart is like a pump.

  2. The brain is like a computer.

  3. The eye is like a camera.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of analogies. Analogies are often used to explain or illustrate a point.

What are some of the strengths of the Argument from Analogy?

  1. It can be used to support a wide range of conclusions.

  2. It is easy to understand.

  3. It is based on the idea that the universe is governed by natural laws.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Analogy has a number of strengths. It can be used to support a wide range of conclusions, it is easy to understand, and it is based on the idea that the universe is governed by natural laws.

What are some of the weaknesses of the Argument from Analogy?

  1. It can be difficult to find good analogies.

  2. Analogies are not always reliable.

  3. The Argument from Analogy can be used to support false conclusions.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Analogy has a number of weaknesses. It can be difficult to find good analogies, analogies are not always reliable, and the Argument from Analogy can be used to support false conclusions.

When should the Argument from Analogy be used?

  1. When there is a lack of evidence to support a conclusion.

  2. When the conclusion is difficult to prove.

  3. When the conclusion is controversial.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Analogy can be used in a variety of situations. It can be used when there is a lack of evidence to support a conclusion, when the conclusion is difficult to prove, or when the conclusion is controversial.

What are some of the things that should be considered when evaluating an Argument from Analogy?

  1. The strength of the analogy.

  2. The reliability of the analogy.

  3. The implications of the analogy.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When evaluating an Argument from Analogy, it is important to consider the strength of the analogy, the reliability of the analogy, and the implications of the analogy.

What is the difference between an analogy and a metaphor?

  1. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a metaphor is a comparison between two things that are not similar in any respects.

  2. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a metaphor is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects.

  3. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a metaphor is a comparison between two things that are not similar in any respects.

  4. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects, while a metaphor is a comparison between two things that are not similar in any respects.

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Correct Option: A,C
Explanation:

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a metaphor is a comparison between two things that are not similar in any respects.

What is the difference between an analogy and a simile?

  1. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a simile is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects.

  2. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a simile is a comparison between two things that are not similar in any respects.

  3. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects, while a simile is a comparison between two things that are not similar in any respects.

  4. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a simile is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects.

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Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a simile is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects.

What is the difference between an analogy and a parable?

  1. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a parable is a story that teaches a moral lesson.

  2. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects, while a parable is a story that teaches a moral lesson.

  3. An analogy is a story that teaches a moral lesson, while a parable is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects.

  4. An analogy is a story that teaches a moral lesson, while a parable is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a parable is a story that teaches a moral lesson.

What is the difference between an analogy and an allegory?

  1. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while an allegory is a story that has a hidden meaning.

  2. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects, while an allegory is a story that has a hidden meaning.

  3. An analogy is a story that has a hidden meaning, while an allegory is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects.

  4. An analogy is a story that has a hidden meaning, while an allegory is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while an allegory is a story that has a hidden meaning.

What is the difference between an analogy and a fable?

  1. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a fable is a story that teaches a moral lesson.

  2. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects, while a fable is a story that teaches a moral lesson.

  3. An analogy is a story that teaches a moral lesson, while a fable is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects.

  4. An analogy is a story that teaches a moral lesson, while a fable is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a fable is a story that teaches a moral lesson.

What is the difference between an analogy and a myth?

  1. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a myth is a story that is not based on fact.

  2. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects, while a myth is a story that is not based on fact.

  3. An analogy is a story that is not based on fact, while a myth is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects.

  4. An analogy is a story that is not based on fact, while a myth is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a myth is a story that is not based on fact.

What is the difference between an analogy and a legend?

  1. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a legend is a story that is based on fact.

  2. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects, while a legend is a story that is based on fact.

  3. An analogy is a story that is based on fact, while a legend is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects.

  4. An analogy is a story that is based on fact, while a legend is a comparison between two things that are similar in all respects.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some respects, while a legend is a story that is based on fact.

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