PHIL 109 02/13/24

Which of the following is NOT true of inductive arguments?

• They usually have independent premises

• They can be sound or unsound

• They can be arguments from analogy

• They can have only one premise

Which of the following is NOT true of deductive arguments?

• They always have dependent premises

• They can be sound or unsound

• They can be valid or invalid

• They are ampliative

Is the following argument deductive or inductive?

All mammals breathe with lungs.

All whales are mammals.

All whales breathe with lungs.

• Deductive

• Inductive

Is the following argument deductive or inductive?

Dogs are loyal and are very affectionate, so they make great pets.

• Deductive

• Inductive