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reasoning that constructs or evaluates general proposition that are derrived from specific examples. |
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"top down" is the process of reasoning from one or more general statements to reach a logically certain conclusion
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reasonable proof of a claim |
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is information that justifies a belief in the truth or falsity of an empirical claim |
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evidence from an anecdote which is a short and amusing or interesting account, which may depict a real incident or person |
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is an argument made personally against an opponent instead of against their argument |
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the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.
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the conclusion does not follow |
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able to be believed; convincing |
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To provide a basis for (a theory, for example); justify. |
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refutation (counterargument) |
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objection to an objection |
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the influence of beliefs, attitudes, intensions,motivations, or behavior. |
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persuading by the use of reasoning |
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a particula activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular. |
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expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress |
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information of a misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view |
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A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others |
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A mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument |
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A contrast or opposition between two things. |
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Ironical understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrar |
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A refutation or contradiction |
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a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth. |
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The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as seen in its beliefs and aspirations |
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The main means of mass communication regarded collectively |
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A mild or indirect word or expression for one too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. |
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The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. |
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A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true |
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The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses |
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A failure in reasoning that renders an argument invalid. |
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In debate or rhetoric, a slippery slope (sometimes misstated as thin edge of the wedge, or the camel's nose) is a classical informal |
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Make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public. |
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The use of successive verbal constructions in poetry or prose that correspond in grammatical structure, sound, meter, meaning, etc. |
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Show prejudice for or against (someone or something) unfairly |
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A discussion in which disagreement is expressed but is true |
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shows feelings and appeal to others |
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a logical fallacy of faulty generalization by reaching an inductive generalization based on insufficient |
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Post hoc, ergo proctor hoc
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the logical fallacy of believing that temporal succession implies a causal relation. |
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An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt |
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The action of conceding, granting, or yielding something |
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assuming either that properties shared between two situations or existents will continue to be found indefinitely or that shared |
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A quality that evokes pity or sadness. |
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