Rigorous Reasoning

Concept · Inductive

Analogical Reasoning

An inference that supports a conclusion about one case because it is relevantly similar to another case.

Why it matters

Analogies are powerful only when the similarities cited are relevant to the conclusion, not merely superficial.

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