Is One Argument by Analogy Ever Stronger Than Another

question 38

Multiple Choice

Is one argument by analogy ever stronger than another?

• A)Yes, because in some of them, the deductive step is invalid.
• B)Yes, because some of them present better evidence for their conclusions than others.
• C)Yes, because some of them have an inductive step, and some don't.
• D)No, because all arguments by analogy are equally fallacious and should never be used.
• E)No, because all arguments by analogy are deductive.

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