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Which of the following best describes the Argument from Analogy?
Which of the following best describes the Argument from Analogy?
- An argument in which a conclusion is drawn based on the differences between two different things
- An argument in which a conclusion is drawn based on similarities between two different things (correct)
- An argument in which a conclusion is drawn based on the authority of the speaker
- An argument in which a conclusion is drawn based on the emotions of the speaker
Which of the following is NOT a potential weakness of the Argument from Analogy?
Which of the following is NOT a potential weakness of the Argument from Analogy?
- The analogy may be too similar to the original thing being compared (correct)
- The analogy may be too dissimilar to the original thing being compared
- The analogy may be based on faulty information
- The analogy may not be strong enough to support the conclusion
Which of the following is an example of the Argument from Analogy?
Which of the following is an example of the Argument from Analogy?
- If a person can run a marathon in under 3 hours, then they must be a great swimmer as well
- If a dog is loyal to its owner, then all animals must be loyal to their owners
- If a car can run for 200,000 miles without needing major repairs, then this new car should also be able to run for 200,000 miles without needing major repairs (correct)
- If a plant needs sunlight to grow, then humans must also need sunlight to survive
